Road Mishap Claims Two Lives In Keonjhar

Keonjhar: At least two persons were killed after being hit by an unknown vehicle near Bautia Nala on Janghira-Tentelapasi road under Pandapada police station in Harichandanpur block in Keonjhar district late last night.

The deceased have been identified as Vidyadhar Barik of Khudapsi village of Harichandanpur block and Vidyadhar Barik of Patamunda village of Koida police station in Sundargarh district.

According to reports, the incident took place while the duo was reportedly returning home from Janghira market when they were hit by an unknown vehicle. Subsequently, both sustained grievous injuries in the mishap.

The injured duo was rushed to Harichandanpur hospital in critical condition where the doctors declared them dead.

Upon being informed, police reached the spot and initiated an investigation in this regard.