Shivam Bus Overturns on NH-33 in Seraikela, Several Injured

Brief By Newsbrief / 10:49 AM on 03 Oct 2026

A Shivam bus travelling from Kolkata to Ranchi overturned near Jhabri village on NH-33 in Seraikela-Kharsawan’s Chowka area around 4 am on Saturday, leaving several passengers injured. The bus was carrying around 25 to 30 passengers when it suddenly lost control and overturned on the roadside. Passengers were reportedly asleep when the accident occurred, causing panic inside the bus.

After hearing the impact, local residents reached the spot and helped with rescue operations. Chowka police station in-charge Sanjeev Kumar Singh and his team also arrived promptly. Police, assisted by villagers, rescued passengers who were trapped inside the bus.

Three passengers who sustained serious injuries, along with other injured passengers, were sent to a nearby hospital for treatment. Traffic on the highway was temporarily affected after the accident. Police later removed the damaged bus and restored traffic. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident and circumstances surrounding the crash.