Bhubaneswar, Jan 3: A tragic road accident claimed the life of one person and left another critically injured after an Ama Bus rammed into an auto-rickshaw at Rupali Square in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. The incident occurred at the busy junction during peak hours, triggering panic and public outrage.

According to eyewitnesses, the accident was caused by the reckless driving of the Ama Bus driver. Sources said the auto-rickshaw was halted behind a school bus when the Ama Bus hit it from behind at high speed. The force of the collision was so severe that the auto-rickshaw was completely crushed, killing the auto driver on the spot. The impact also pushed the mangled vehicle forward, causing damage to the school bus parked ahead.

Following the mishap, angry locals gathered at the spot and demanded immediate action against the bus driver, who reportedly fled the scene after the accident. Traffic was briefly disrupted as tensions ran high in the area.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jagmohan Meena rushed to the site and intervened to pacify the agitated crowd. Assuring strict action, he said police are collecting CCTV footage from nearby areas to identify the erring driver. He added that strong steps would be taken against reckless driving to prevent such incidents.

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