Chhatrapur: The death toll in Wednesday evening’s serial road accident at Chamakhhandi Chhak in Odisha’s Ganjam district rose to three Thursday after two more victims died while undergoing treatment.
According to reports, the deceased were identified as Lakshmidhar Goud, 45, of Nauli village, and Binod Kumar, 40, of Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh. Both succumbed to their injuries while being treated at MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur.
Rosalin Rani Mishra of Brahmapur was killed in the accident Wednesday. She was working as a clerk at the treasury office in Chhatrapur.
Truck hits vehicles on NH-16
The accident took place near Chamakhhandi Chhak on National Highway 16 when a car was making a U-turn and several two-wheelers were waiting nearby.
A truck travelling from Chhatrapur toward Berhampur reportedly rammed the car, five to six two-wheelers and a bicycle. More than 10 people sustained serious injuries and were shifted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital for treatment.
The accident left residents of Chamakhhandi, Chhatrapur, Brahmapur and surrounding areas shocked.