Bhubaneswar: Five schoolchildren were injured after an autorickshaw carrying them collided with an Ama Bus near Pitapalli Fuel Station in Odisha’s Khordha district on Friday morning, prompting a swift emergency response from the Comprehensive Region Urban Transport (CRUT), officials said.
The accident occurred at around 10 am when the Ama Bus, operating on Route 21/03 from Khordha to Bhubaneswar Railway Station, collided with the autorickshaw on the service road.
According to CRUT, the bus (registration number OD 33 U 7327) had dropped off passengers at the Pitapalli Fuel Station bus stop and was proceeding at a slow speed when the autorickshaw, allegedly travelling in the wrong direction, collided with its left side.
Following the incident, the injured schoolchildren were shifted to Khordha District Headquarters Hospital for medical treatment.
The bus captain also sustained injuries while attempting to assist the injured autorickshaw driver and passengers, CRUT said, adding that he was receiving the necessary medical care.
CRUT’s Operations and Technical teams, along with local authorities, promptly reached the accident site and coordinated the emergency response.
The transport agency said all passengers travelling on the Ama Bus were safe and that the affected vehicle had been secured. Necessary operational arrangements were also made to minimise inconvenience to commuters.
A preliminary assessment by CRUT indicated that the bus was moving at a controlled speed, while the autorickshaw appeared to have been travelling in the wrong direction. However, the exact circumstances leading to the collision are yet to be established.
Further investigation by the competent authorities is underway, CRUT said.
The transport agency appreciated the support extended by the local administration, police, emergency responders and members of the public, reiterating its commitment to passenger safety and responsible public transport operations.
Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Avoid speeding, never drive on the wrong side and always follow traffic rules.
Drive responsibly. Stay alert and save lives.
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— Comprehensive Region Urban Transport (@CRUT_BBSR) November 13, 2026
