Accident at Mangala Ghat Traffic Square
On July 24, 2025, an Ama Bus operating within Puri town collided head‑on with a private tourist car near Mangala Ghat Traffic Square. The vehicle was carrying tourists from West Bengal en route to Sakhigopal via Satapada, resulting in several injuries and disruption of traffic flow.
Sequence and Impact of Collision
The collision occurred when the tourist car and the Ama Bus met at the intersection. Casualties were limited to minor injuries, but passengers in the car required medical attention and were admitted to nearby healthcare facilities. Traffic was halted as the damaged car remained stranded at the busy junction until it was removed by crane to Khali Padia area.
Official Response and Investigation
Odisha traffic police have launched a formal inquiry into the crash, reviewing CCTV footage from the site. Authorities have yet to issue a statement on culpability or preliminary findings.
Recurring Incidents Involving Ama Buses
This is the latest in a series of accidents involving Ama Buses in Odisha:
- July 19, 2025 (Cuttack): An eight‑year‑old schoolgirl was hit from behind by an Ama Bus near Sati Choura Traffic Square. She sustained minor bruises despite her bicycle and school bag being crushed—averted tragedy that triggered public outrage and driver detention. 0
- July 14, 2025 (Cuttack – Barang): A youth riding a motorcycle was fatally struck from behind by a speeding Ama Bus. The incident resulted in his immediate death and heightened safety concerns. 1
Key Facts & Timeline
- Date: July 24, 2025 (Thursday)
- Location: Mangala Ghat Traffic Square, Puri town, Odisha
- Vehicles involved: Ama Bus (public transport), private tourist car (West Bengal occupants)
- Injuries: Multiple tourists sustained minor wounds; transported to medical facility
- Traffic impact: Junction congested; car removed by crane to Khali Padia
- Police action: Inquiry launched, CCTV footage under review
Trivia & Quiz Insights
Trivia fans: Ama Bus (formerly Mo Bus) is Odisha’s premier urban transit scheme—launched by the state government in November 2018, it serves cities including Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Puri, with a fleet exceeding 400 buses. 2
Quiz fact: Many Ama Bus collisions have occurred near major temple-route corridors (like Puri during Rath Yatra), highlighting tourist season road stress zones.
Source: Odisha Tv