Bhubaneswar: The death toll in the tragic ambulance accident in Odisha’s Nayagarh district has risen to four, with another occupant succumbing to his injuries while undergoing treatment today. The latest fatality comes after three others died following the crash, adding to the toll from the accident that occurred on Sunday evening.
The mishap took place at around 5.30 pm on National Highway-57 near Shalabhanga forest, which comes under the jurisdiction of Banigochha police station.
The ambulance was on its way to Deogaon in Balangir district from Bhubaneswar, transporting the mortal remains of Ishwar Sahu along with some of his family members when the accident occured. Preliminary reports suggest that the driver lost control of the vehicle, reportedly due to excessive speed, causing it to crash into a culvert wall. The impact left all the occupants with severe injuries.
After being alerted, police personnel reached the accident site and rescued the injured. They were subsequently taken to Daspalla Community health Centre (CHC) for medical treatment.
Two of the injured, identified as Pratap Bag and Shirsha Bag, died while undergoing treatment. On Monday, Raju – son of deceased Ishwar Sahu – who had sustained critical injuries in the crash, succumbed.
The bodies of all four victims of the Nayagarh road accident are currently kept at Daspalla Community Health Centre (CHC). Banigochha police are making arrangements for post-mortem examinations.
Meanwhile, relatives of the deceased have arrived in Daspalla. The tragedy has cast a pall of gloom over the bereaved families and the entire community in their native village.
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