Wife killed, husband injured after truck hits scooty in Cuttack of Odisha
Cuttack: In a tragic incident, a woman was killed, while her husband was left injured after the scooty they were travelling in was hit by a truck in Cuttack of Odisha. The incident occurred near Goddess Durga Mandap in Chauliaganj under Cuttack police limits.
According to sources, the couple were on their way to Cuttack town on their scooty, when a truck hit them from behind. In the incident, the woman died on the spot, while her husband was injured critically. The injured has been rushed to the nearby hospital.
On being informed, police reached the spot, seized the body and sent it for autopsy. The cops have also seized the truck, detained the driver and initiated a probe into the matter. Further detailed reports related to the matter are awaited.
Earlier, at least three people were injured, while over 50 passengers narrowly escaped major mishap after the bus they were on board hit an unknown vehicle in Odisha’s Balasore district. The incident occurred on National Highway number 60 at Barunagadia Chakk under Basta police limits of the district.
According to sources, the bus, named Kalianana, was en route towards Digha of West Bengal when the accident occurred. The bus reportedly lost control and hit an unknown vehicle. In the incident three passengers were injured, while over 50 passengers narrowly escaped a major mishap.
