Festivity turns fatal as four killed in series road accidents in Odisha

Odisha on Monday witnessed two tragic road accidents in Sundargarh and Ganjam districts, claiming the lives of at least four people, who were either returning from or heading to religious processions on the occasion of Pana Sankranti.

In the first incident, three bike-borne youths died late on Monday night after an unidentified vehicle hit them near Marichimunda under Badgaon police limits in Sundargarh district.

The victims, reportedly from Biratula village, were returning home after watching Ram Navami jatra. Police suspect that a truck may have rammed into the bike, causing the fatal accident.

Road Mishap in Ganjam

In a separate incident in Ganjam district, a man identified as Deepak Bisoyi of Deogaon village died after being hit by an unidentified vehicle near the Chhinnamasta temple under Kabisuryanagar police limits. 

He was on his way to witness the famous Meru Jatra when the accident occurred. Locals rushed him to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

Meanwhile, police have launched investigations into both incidents to nab the accused.