Patnagarh: In a fatal accident in Bolangir district of Odisha has taken place on Tuesday said reports. Two friends died on the spot while returning from Rath Yatra darshan.
While returning from Rath Yatra, two friends were killed as their bike dashed against a tree on the roadside. The fatal accident took place in Dhubalpada under Patnagarh police station in Bolangir district. The deceased have been identified as Vikas Sahu and Deepak Behera. Another youth who was with them has been shifted to Burla in a critical condition.
According to the information, three friends of Dhulusar and Chudapali of Bolangir lost their balance and were hit by a tree while returning home. Local people rescued three people in a critical condition and admitted them to Patnagarh hospital.
While Deepak Behera died there, two others were shifted to Bolangir. Vikas Sahu died on the way to Bolangir hospital. A shadow of mourning has been cast in the local area after this incident.
Similarly, two young people lost their lives in a train collision near Dandharipur railway gate in Balasore district today. It is reported that two people died in Puri-Howrah Express collision. However, the identity of the young men is yet to be ascertained.