Boudh: 2 Killed in Truck Collision

(Pramit Pramathes) Boudh: Two persons died and another sustained severe injuries after two trucks collided head-on with each other on National highway near Manamunda in Boudh last night.

The two perished identified as Uttam Sahu of Charichhak and Kuna Manik of Khordha’s Pichukuli area were drivers of both the vehicles.According to sources, while one truck was carrying vegetables, another was loaded with soft-drinks packages. The vegetable-laden truck was headed to Bhubaneswar from Bargarh for delivery. Midway, another truck loaded with soft drinks coming from the opposite direction lost control and collided due to dense fog.

While both the drivers died on the spot, a helper sustained severe injuries and was rushed to hospital.