Miracle in Odisha: Pilot's quick thinking saves 6 lives as plane crashes

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu) : A small passenger plane traveling from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela in Odisha crashed. Seven people were on board at the time of the accident, including six passengers and one pilot. All were injured in the accident and have been rushed to a nearby hospital for immediate treatment. Fortunately, no one was killed.

According to information received, the nine-seater India One Air flight was heading to Rourkela. The plane crashed approximately 10 to 15 kilometers east of Rourkela. As soon as the accident was reported, authorities and rescue teams arrived at the scene and immediately launched a rescue operation.

Rescue teams safely evacuated all passengers and the pilot and transported them to the hospital. The injured are currently in stable condition. The cause of the plane crash remains unknown. Upon receiving information about the incident, relevant departments were shaken. A team from the Tourism Department from Bhubaneswar will also arrive at the scene to assess the situation. The administration has launched an investigation, and the cause of the plane crash will only be officially confirmed after the investigation is complete.

The administration and security agencies are currently on alert. Full relief and security arrangements have been made at the local level. The safe escape of all those involved in this tragedy is being considered nothing short of miraculous.