Rayagada: A young man was killed in a road accident while returning after purchasing firecrackers ahead of Diwali in Rayagada district on Saturday.
The deceased was identified as Kiran Pal, a resident of Gunupur town.
According to reports, Kiran had travelled to neighbouring Gajapati district with his friends to purchase fireworks. While returning, the motorcycle he was riding reportedly went out of control near Haripur, close to Kashinagar, and rammed into a roadside tree.
He sustained critical injuries in the accident and was immediately rushed to the Gajapati District Headquarters Hospital for treatment. However, he succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment, sources said.
Gajapati district police have initiated an investigation into the incident.
