Berhampur: One person died while six others were critically injured after a gas tanker hit a mini truck, they were travelling in, on NH-16 near Humma in Ganjam district on Thursday. The injured, some of whom are children, were rushed to a nearby hospital.
According to reports, the mini truck was carrying household items from a bride’s house in Mardharajpur of Khallikote to Chhatrapur. On the way a gas tanker hit the mini truck near Humma Market following which the vehicle overturned.
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While the driver died on the spot, six others were severely wounded in the accident. Police have initiated an inquiry.
