In a devastating incident on NH-18 in Baripada, Odisha, a collision between a truck and a tourist bus from Hyderabad has resulted in three fatalities and left 20 others injured. The accident occurred early morning, with the bus, carrying 23 tourists bound for Gaya, Bihar, sustaining severe damage to its front portion.
According to reports, the injured have been rushed to a local hospital, where doctors are attending to them, noting that several are in critical condition. Preliminary investigations by the police suggest that driver fatigue may have been a factor leading to the tragic collision. Further details are awaited as authorities continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the accident.