Sonepur, Nov 25: At least 20 people were severely injured when a night bus traveling from Subarnapur to Bhubaneswar met with an accident near Singhijuba village in Subarnapur district, under the jurisdiction of Binika police station.

According to reports, the bus, which was reportedly speeding, lost control and plunged off a bridge. Residents quickly arrived at the scene and assisted in rescuing the trapped passengers.

The fire brigade also responded promptly, initiating rescue operations to assist those trapped inside the vehicle.

Preliminary reports suggest that the accident was caused by the driver’s negligence, with many expressing frustration over the reckless driving that led to the incident.

The injured passengers are currently receiving treatment at local hospitals, while the police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash.