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One dead, three injured as speeding SUV crashes in Bhubaneswar

A speeding SUV collided with multiple vehicles in Bhubaneswar before crashing into a road divider near SUM Hospital. The driver, suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, has been arrested.

LSN India · 14 October 2026

One dead, three injured as speeding SUV crashes in Bhubaneswar

A high-speed collision in Bhubaneswar left one person dead and three others critically injured on Wednesday. The SUV, traveling at excessive speed, struck several vehicles in its path before losing control and crashing into a road divider near the main entrance of SUM Hospital.

Emergency services rushed to the scene and transported the injured to nearby medical facilities for treatment. The critically wounded are reported to be receiving intensive care at the hospital.

Police arrested the SUV driver at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Preliminary investigations suggest that impaired driving was a contributing factor to the collision. The exact circumstances leading to the incident are still being investigated.

Authorities have registered a case against the driver and are gathering further evidence. The incident has reignited concerns about traffic safety and drunk driving enforcement on the city's main roads.