Bhubaneswar: A family’s pilgrimage to Puri Jagannath Dham left one dead and six injured in Baragada district on Monday.
According to reports, the mishap occurred near Madhupur under Sohela block when the family, travelling from Indore to Puri, lost control over the vehicle and rammed into a tree. As a result, a person died on the spot, while six others sustained injuries.
Three injured persons have been admitted to a private hospital at Sohela, while three others who are in critical condition have been shifted to a private hospital in Bargada.
Meanwhile, police have seized the vehicle and started an investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the accident.
