One killed as car hits truck on NH-16 in Odisha’s Bhadrak

A youth was killed after a car rammed into a truck from behind on National Highway 16 in Odisha’s Bhadrak district on Thursday. The accident occurred near Bishnupur Chhak under Dhamnagar police station.

The occupant of the ill-fated car was travelling alone. The accident took place while the car was heading from Dhamnagar towards Bhadrak. The impact left the vehicle severely damaged and claimed the life of the youth.

Rescue Operation And Death Confirmed

After receiving information about the accident, fire services personnel rushed to the spot and carried out a rescue operation. The driver was extricated from the wreckage and immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. However, doctors at the medical facility declared him dead on arrival.

Police later reached the site and began preliminary inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Sacks Of Meat Found In Vehicle

Sources said several sacks of meat were found inside the damaged car, raising questions about the purpose and destination of the consignment. The recovery of the meat led to suspicion among locals regarding the nature of the transport and whether it had any connection to the accident.
The type of meat and the reason for its transportation were not officially confirmed at the time of reporting.

Local Resident Shares Account

Manoj Nayak, a local resident, said he was informed about the incident by shopkeepers in the area. “We were not present at the time of the accident. But the local shopkeepers informed us of the accident in the morning. They also told that they found beef, of about seven to eight sacks in his car. We are suspecting that the driver was driving the car at a high speed in order to reach his destination soon as selling it is illegal. So probably when he was rushing, rammed his car which resulted in the accident,” he said.

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Police are continuing their investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the accident and the details related to the seized material.