6 dead, 9 injured after truck overturns amid heavy rainfall in Odisha

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A truck overturned in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district on Wednesday, killing six people and injuring nine others. The driver fled the spot after the accident, police said.

Six people died in the accident. (Representational image)

The accident took place at Dharsuni ghat area on National Highway-49 in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district. (Representative image)

Baripada, Odisha,UPDATED: Jan 24, 2024 15:25 IST

At least six people died and nine others were injured on Wednesday after a truck carrying them overturned amid heavy rainfall in Mayurbhanj district, police said.

The accident took place at Dharsuni ghat area on National Highway-49 in the morning, they said.

The driver managed to escape from the spot, a police officer said.

The injured were admitted to PRM Medical College and Hospital, Baripada, he added.

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Prateek Chakraborty

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Jan 24, 2024

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