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Around a dozen injured as Sutra Seva bus overturns near Chhindwara bypass
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 09:31 AM
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A Sutra Seva bus traveling from Jabalpur overturned near the Chhindwara bypass on Tuesday morning, injuring about twelve passengers. All victims are reported to be out of critical condition as police launch an investigation.
On Tuesday morning, a Sutra Seva bus en route from Jabalpur to Chhindwara lost control and tipped over near the city’s bypass. Emergency services arrived promptly and rescued the passengers trapped inside the vehicle.
Initial reports indicate that roughly twelve people sustained injuries ranging from minor cuts to bruises. Medical teams attended to the victims at the scene and later transferred them to nearby hospitals for further care. Authorities have confirmed that none of the injured are in a life‑threatening condition.
The overturned bus was lifted and cleared from the road using a crane, allowing traffic to resume after a brief disruption. Police have opened a formal inquiry to determine the cause of the accident and are questioning witnesses.
Local officials urged commuters to exercise caution on the bypass and assured the public that a thorough investigation will be conducted to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Initial reports indicate that roughly twelve people sustained injuries ranging from minor cuts to bruises. Medical teams attended to the victims at the scene and later transferred them to nearby hospitals for further care. Authorities have confirmed that none of the injured are in a life‑threatening condition.
The overturned bus was lifted and cleared from the road using a crane, allowing traffic to resume after a brief disruption. Police have opened a formal inquiry to determine the cause of the accident and are questioning witnesses.
Local officials urged commuters to exercise caution on the bypass and assured the public that a thorough investigation will be conducted to prevent similar incidents in the future.