A tragic road accident occurred yesterday. 7 people were injured in the accident near Gumma Ghati under the Rayagada police station. All the injured were taken to the Rayagada district hospital.
According to sources, a Bolero was hit by a truck carrying coal from behind while the truck overturned and the Bolero was completely crushed. A family from Badmaribhata (ବଡମାରିଭଟା) village in Kashipur block was on their way by Bolero.
All were on their way to Rayagada when they were hit by a truck coming from behind. Seven people were injured, including the truck driver.
Jitendra Nayak and Shyamal Rao, both drivers, whose condition is serious are being treated at the Rayagada District Headquarters Hospital. The other 5 are normal and out of risk. Local police reached the spot and started an investigation.