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The truck, carrying technicians and equipments used for folk theatre, was travelling from Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj towards Jaleswar in Balasore.
The accident took place at National Highway 49, amid heavy rain.
UPDATED: Jan 24, 2024 20:55 IST
At least six people died, and nine others were injured on Wednesday after a truck carrying them overturned amid heavy rain in Mayurbhanj district, police said.
The accident took place at Dharsuni ghat area on National Highway-49 in the morning, they said.
The driver managed to escape from the spot, a police officer said, adding the injured were admitted to PRM Medical College and Hospital, Baripada.
The truck, carrying technicians and equipment used for folk theatre, was travelling from Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj towards Jaleswar in Balasore.
Amid a downpour, the driver lost control of the vehicle, which then overturned and fell into a gorge, the officer said.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed grief over the deaths, and announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 3 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased.
Published By:
Mohammed Bilal
Published On:
Jan 24, 2024
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