Cuttack: Two persons were killed after being hit by a speeding truck on Kathajodi over bridge in Cuttack on Monday afternoon.
According to a shopkeeper, who was present at the accident spot, the incident took place when the duo, travelling on a motorcycle, was hit by a truck from behind. Following the accident, the victims fell on the road and died on the spot.
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“A case has been registered and investigations are underway for identifying the vehicle and apprehending its driver, who fled the spot soon after the accident,” a police officer said.
In the wake of the mishap, vehicular traffic on the busy road was disrupted for over two hours.
