A 55-year-old Ama Bus driver was arrested after a high-speed crash in Bhubaneswar killed one and injured two.

A 55-year-old Ama Bus driver was arrested in Bhubaneswar after a high-speed collision at Rupali Square killed an auto-rickshaw driver and injured two passengers, according to police and CCTV footage. The bus struck a stationary auto-rickshaw from behind, pushing it into a school bus. The deceased, 62-year-old Vishnu Patro, died at the scene; a 21-year-old student suffered a hand fracture and head injury. The driver and conductor fled, sparking local outrage and vandalism of vehicles. Police launched an investigation, and CRUT announced compensation for victims. This marks the third fatal Ama Bus accident in a month, raising concerns over road safety, driver training, and vehicle maintenance.