4 dead, around 30 critically injured after pick-up van overturns in Gajapati

In a tragic road mishap, four persons were killed and several others sustained grievous injuries as a pick-up van in which they were travelling turned turtle on Chiting Ghati under Mohana Police limits of Gajapati district, on Wednesday.

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According to sources, the group was travelling to Ghaibali near Chandiput to participate in the Dasah (10th-day death rituals). However, their journey took a tragic turn when the pick-up van driver lost control of the ill-fated vehicle.

The pick-up van carrying around 40 passengers from Kekesing village in Ramagiri veered off while negotiating a turn, resulting in the mishap, an eyewitness expressed.

Tragically, two victims died from their injuries at Chandragiri health centre, while another two were pronounced dead at MKCG Hospital in Berhampur.

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More than 30 sustained injuries, with 16 receiving necessary medical care at the MKCG hospital and others being treated at Chandragiri, a police official said.

On being informed, Mohana police reached the spot and rescued the injured persons. Police sent them to hospital for treatment and have launched a probe.