Tourist Bus Carrying Bengali Visitors Overturns in Nilagiri; Over 30 Seriously Injured

Nilagiri, Balasore, September 19, 2026: A tourist bus carrying visitors from West Bengal met with a serious accident in Nilagiri area of Balasore district on Saturday, leaving more than 30 passengers seriously injured.

According to reports, the bus was carrying a group of Bengali tourists when it overturned, causing panic among the passengers. Several people sustained serious injuries in the accident.

Following the incident, local residents and emergency personnel rushed to the spot and began rescue operations. The injured passengers were evacuated from the overturned bus and shifted to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.

The exact circumstances leading to the accident are yet to be fully established. Police have reportedly begun an investigation to determine how the tourist bus overturned.

The accident has raised concerns over road safety, particularly on routes frequently used by tourist vehicles. Further details regarding the identities and conditions of the injured passengers are awaited.