Nuapada: A couple died in a tragic road accident on National Highway-353 in Khariar area of Odisha’s Nuapada district on Thursday.
According to information, the mishap took place near Tikhali Square under the jurisdiction of Khariar police station in the morning. The deceased were identified as Kapurchan Patel and his wife Mandakini Patel, residents of Birunpadar village under Komna police limits.
Sources said the two were returning home after visiting a relative at Kotipadar village under Khariar block when a truck dashed against their bike on NH-353. Both Kapurchan and Mandakini reportedly died on the spot, while the truck fled the spot.
Following the accident, local residents staged a protest demanding compensation for the bereaved family.
On being informed, Khariar police reached the spot and began investigating the incident. Efforts are underway to trace the truck and apprehend its driver.