Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Woman Dies in Bhubaneswar Hit-and-Run Accident
A woman and her two children were hit by a car while crossing a highway.
The daughter died immediately, and the mother later passed away from her injuries.
This happened in Bhubaneswar.
After the accident, people were very upset and blocked the road to show their anger and demand the driver be caught.
The police say they know who the driver is and have taken the car involved.
The government is giving money to the family to help them.
A woman in Bhubaneswar died from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run accident.
The accident occurred on National Highway-16, resulting in the death of the woman's daughter on the spot.
Locals protested and blocked the highway for two hours, demanding the driver's arrest.
The police have identified the driver and seized the vehicle, which was a Thar.
The Odisha Chief Minister announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the deceased's family.
- Who
- Rebati Raul, her daughter, and son were hit by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle is currently absconding.
- What
- A woman died from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run accident.
- When
- The accident happened on Saturday evening; the woman died on Monday.
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, specifically on National Highway-16 near Patrapada.
- Why
- The reason for the hit-and-run is unknown based on the articles.
Community's Concerns
Police Actions
Arrest of Driver
Community's Concerns
The driver should be arrested immediately.
Police Actions
Police are working to arrest the driver as soon as possible.
- Victim
- Rebati Raul and her daughter Jagruti
- Location
- Bhubaneswar, NH-16 near Patrapada
- Vehicle
- Thar
- Chief Minister's Announcement
- Rs 4 lakh ex gratia
- Driver's Status
- Absconding, identified by police