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Five injured as passenger bus skids near Bijapur, Chhattisgarh
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 05:42 AM
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A passenger bus lost control near Bijapur in Chhattisgarh, leaving five people injured and prompting a police investigation.
A passenger bus traveling in Chhattisgarh veered off the road near the town of Bijapur, resulting in five injuries. The vehicle reportedly skidded on a wet stretch of the highway, causing it to strike a roadside barrier.
Emergency services arrived promptly, providing first aid and transporting the injured to the nearest medical facility. Local authorities confirmed that none of the victims suffered life‑threatening injuries, but they remain under observation.
Police have opened an inquiry to determine the cause of the skid, including road conditions and driver response. Officials have urged commuters to exercise caution, especially during adverse weather, and to adhere to speed limits.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about road safety in the region, prompting calls for improved signage and regular maintenance of high‑risk stretches.
Emergency services arrived promptly, providing first aid and transporting the injured to the nearest medical facility. Local authorities confirmed that none of the victims suffered life‑threatening injuries, but they remain under observation.
Police have opened an inquiry to determine the cause of the skid, including road conditions and driver response. Officials have urged commuters to exercise caution, especially during adverse weather, and to adhere to speed limits.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about road safety in the region, prompting calls for improved signage and regular maintenance of high‑risk stretches.