Keonjhar: Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling had a narrow escape when his vehicle met with an accident at Jagmohan square on NH-49 under Telkoi area of Keonjhar district on Thursday.
The Minister was proceeding to Mayurbhanj from Sambalpur to take stock of preparations for the President and Prime Minister’s visit when the mishap took place.
However, Mahaling did not sustain any injury in the accident and he is safe, sources said.
According to information, the vehicle in which the Minister was travelling hit his escort pilot car from the rear after the latter applied sudden brake.
While the front portion of the Minister’s vehicle was partially damaged in the mishap, he escaped unhurt and is safe. His driver and PSO also escaped without injuries.
After the accident, the Minister proceeded to his destination in another vehicle.
