Bhubaneswar: A couple died in a road mishap on National Highway-353 in Khariar area of Nuapada district on Thursday morning.
The accident occurred near Tikhali Chhak under Khariar police limits.
The victims have been identified as Kapurchand Patel and his wife Mandakini Patel of Birunpadar village under Komna police station.
As per reports, the duo was on their way back home on a motorcycle after visiting a relative in Kotipadar village of Khariar block when a speeding truck hit their two-wheeler. The couple died on the spot, while the truck driver fled after the accident.
Agitated over the incident, locals blocked the road and demanded adequate compensation for the family of the deceased.
Khariar police reached the spot after getting information and started an inquiry. A search is on to trace the absconding truck and its driver.
