Man dies inside car after vehicle plunges into canal in Odisha

A tragic road mishap claimed the life of a man after his car plunged into a canal in Dunguripali block of Subarnapur district on Friday evening.

According to eyewitnesses, the incident took place near Sahajbahal village under the Rampur police station limits. A Swift Dzire car (registration number OD11C-7194) lost balance and veered off the road before slipping into the canal. The driver, identified as Rohi Da Singh, was alone in the vehicle at the time of the accident.

Locals said that the car lost control suddenly and submerged quickly into the water. The driver remained trapped inside and could not come out. On being informed, the Rampur Fire Services team rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation.

Singh was pulled out of the car in a critical condition and shifted immediately to the Dunguripali Community Health Centre. However, despite efforts, doctors declared him dead. Police have registered a case and started an investigation into the accident.

The incident has left the area in shock, as residents gathered at the spot soon after the mishap. Authorities are examining whether the accident occurred due to rash driving, a technical fault in the vehicle, or slippery road conditions.

This tragic accident highlights the increasing number of road mishaps in the region and the urgent need for cautious driving, particularly near canal roads in rural areas.