A fatal road accident occurred this morning near Gaikanpali under Hemgiri police station in Sundargarh district. Six people lost their lives, and five others sustained injuries when a pickup van crashed into a stationary trailer from behind. The injured were promptly admitted to the hospital.
The accident happened as several people returned home in a pickup van after attending a sankirtan. Along the way, the van collided with a trailer parked by the roadside.
The crash left six dead and five injured, creating tension at the scene. Police provided support and explanations to the victims. Authorities suspect that dense fog may have contributed to the accident.