Jajpur: Driver of a trailer truck was burnt alive as the vehicle caught fire after hitting a stationary truck on NH-16 near Bhalukhai under Dharmasala police limits in Odisha’s Jajpur district early on Wednesday.
According to sources, a truck laden with iron rods was parked along NH-16 after its tyre got deflated. The trailer truck went up in flames after the crash, killing the driver. Helper of the stationary truck, who was fixing the wheel, was also injured and rushed to Dharmasala hospital.
On being informed, Fire service personnel from Chandikhole and Rasulpur along with Dharmasala police rushed to the spot and doused the flames. The identity of the deceased is yet to be ascertained.
Police have also seized the vehicles and started an investigation.
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