Three Killed in Truck Accident on NH-16 in Ganjam

Ganjam District – A tragic accident on National Highway No. 16 claimed the lives of three people, including two Kaudiyas and a local laborer. The incident occurred at Dimiria Village Street when a truck ran over the victims.

The deceased Kaudiya identified as Ranji Nayak was carrying water from the Rushikulya River with his companions on their way to Banpur. They died instantly when the truck struck them. The identity of the second Kaudiya remains undisclosed.

The third victim, a local laborer known as A. Banmali Pan, was declared dead upon arrival at Khallikot Hospital. The truck, route is from Andhra Pradesh to Bhubaneswar, overturned after hitting the three individuals. Fortunately, the driver was unharmed. The Khallikot police have detained the driver and seized the truck for further investigation.

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