Jharsuguda: In a tragic incident at least three persons were killed while six others sustained critical injury in a road accident in Jharsuguda district of Odisha on Friday. The road mishap took place in Sarbahal area of the district today evening. It was informed by SDPO Nirmala Mohapatra.
As per reports, a passenger bus hit a Hyva truck from the rear side. The bus had set out from a private company where the workers of the company were onboard the bus.
All the injured persons have been admitted to the District Head Quarter Hospital in Jharsuguda.
Update:
As per the latest report, as of now the death toll has increased to five in the Jharsuguda accident case. Five persons were reportedly killed while more than 26 persons sustained injury in the accident. Out of the injured persons, six people have been shifted to the Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Science and Research (VIMSAR) in Burla of Sambalpur for advanced treatment while four people are being treated in the district HQ hospital. Other 18 people were released from the hospital after treatment. Some others are being treated at a private hospital. It was informed by the Collector.
Further reports awaited
Ms Kalinga