Parlakhemundi: At least nine people, were killed and ten others sustained grievous after a brick-laden truck which they were travelling, overturned on Luhajhar ghati under Kashinagar block in Gajapati district on Tuesday.
Those injured were rescued and admitted to Parlakhemundi hospital for treatment.
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According to eyewitnesses, the ill-fated vehicle overturned and fell about 30-40 feet down while rolling down the hilly road after the driver lost control over it either due to overloading or a brake failure.
The victims were on their way to Parlakhemundi from Anukumba village under Gumma block in the district when the mishap occurred, sources said.
