Two killed in road accident in Keonjhar

Two people were killed after being hit by an unknown vehicle near Bautia Nala in Harichandanpur block of Keonjhar district.

Keonjhar: Two people were killed after being hit by an unknown vehicle near Bautia Nala on Janghira-Tentelapasi road under Pandapada police station in Harichandanpur block here on late Sunday night.

The deceased has been identified as Lal Mohan Rout of Khudapsi village of Harichandanpur block and Bidyadhar Barik of Patamunda village of Koida police station in Sundargarh district.

The two deceased, who were also in-laws, were reportedly returning home from Janghira market when they were hit by an unknown vehicle. Both were admitted to Harichandanpur hospital in critical condition but they could not be saved and died.

The police have started an investigation. Further reports awaited.

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