Head‑On Collision Between Auto and Car Leaves Driver Seriously Injured in Bhubaneswar

A head‑on collision between an auto rickshaw and a car occurred on a busy road in Bhubaneswar early this morning, leaving the auto driver with serious injuries. Police were dispatched to the scene and an ambulance transported the injured driver to a nearby hospital for treatment. The driver, who was seated in the auto, suffered multiple fractures and a head injury, according to medical reports. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collision, with preliminary statements suggesting a possible loss of control by one of the vehicles. The incident has prompted traffic police to increase monitoring on the affected stretch of road to prevent further accidents.