2 women killed, over 30 passengers hurt in van overturn

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Baripada: In a morning mishap, at least two women were killed and over 30 sustained injuries after a van they were boarding overturned near Kanheibandha village under Khunta police limits in Mayurbhanj district today.

The deceased have been identified as Sulochana Biswal and Oiti Khandai of Arabandh village.

As per the report, around 36 passengers from Arabandh village went to visit Makar Mela which is underway at Athardauli Peetha in Similipal boarding a pickup van this morning. They were returning home when the overturn took place at around 10 am, soon after the driver of the van lost control over its wheels.

While, victim woman duo died on the spot following the incident over 30 others were hurt. They were rushed to a nearby hospital by Khunta Police and fire officials.

Police have seized the van and started investigation into the incident.      

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