While going for duty, the truck ran over two people. One person died in the accident and one person was injured. The accident took place near Prashanti Hotel Street of Anugol Town Police Station. The deceased was identified as Vikram Rautharai. His home is in Jagatsinghpur district. One of the injured was Karan Bir Gopi. He was rescued in critical condition and admitted to hospital.
Vikram and Bir were going on duty to a private company on a bike this morning. Meanwhile, a speeding truck hit their bike. Two people fell to the ground. Later, the truck ran over both of them. Vikram died on the spot while Bir was injured. Bir was rescued and admitted to the hospital.
There was tension at the accident site after the incident. The dead people blocked the road. As a result, the traffic on the national highway came to a standstill. Hundreds of motor vehicles were parked on both sides. The police arrived and explained to the bereaved and promised to compensate the families of the deceased. Later the roadblock was removed.
After the accident, the truck driver has returned. Police are investigating the incident.