Jharsuguda: In a heart-breaking incident, five police personnel lost their lives in a devastating head-on collision in front of the Jharsuguda Sadar Police Station in the early hours of Sunday.
The tragedy occurred when a speeding truck collided with a Bolero PCR van carrying the police personnel. The impact was so severe that the police vehicle was completely mangled and destroyed.
The accident took place in the wee hours, reportedly due to the reckless driving of the truck coming from the opposite direction. Locals and fellow police personnel rushed to the spot upon hearing the crash. Rescue efforts recovered the bodies from the wreckage, confirming five fatalities on the spot. Two other personnel sustained critical injuries and were immediately rushed to the District Headquarters Hospital, where they are currently battling for their lives.
The deceased personnel are from the Armed Police Reserve (APR) and others. Sadar police have launched an investigation into the cause, with preliminary reports pointing to over-speeding and possible negligence by the truck driver.
