Bhubaneswar: A helper of a Tata Ace died on the spot while its driver sustained critical injuries in a tragic road accident near Barkotia Chhak under Pallahara block of Angul district.
As per reports, the accident took place when a Tata Ace coming from Rourkela towards Khamar collided head-on with a truck coming from the opposite direction.
The deceased has been identified as Soubhagya Sahu of Kunjama village, who was working as the helper in the Tata Ace. He got trapped inside the vehicle and died on the spot. The critically injured driver, Ganeswar Sahu, was first admitted to Khamar Hospital and later shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital.
According to police, the accident occurred around midnight on Thursday. On getting information, Pallahara Fire Brigade reached the spot and cut open the vehicle using a gas cutter and took out the body.
Police have started an investigation into the incident.
