A newly-wed couple died on Monday while undergoing treatment at MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur for injuries they sustained in a road accident.
The deceased have been identified as CH Praneta, a resident of Berhampur and G Benu of Ichhapur in Andhra Pradesh.
According to sources, Praneta and Benu got married on February 10. Three days later, they were returning to Berhampur on a bike.
While they were negotiating a curve in front of the Golanthara Police Station, their bike collided head-on with a tractor coming from the opposite direction.
Severely injured, Praneta and Benu were immediately rushed to MKCG Medical College and Hospital. While undergoing treatment, they succumbed.