Bhawanipatna: Two persons were killed and nine injured in a road accident that took place on Singhari Ghat in Kalahandi district on Tuesday. The incident took place when a pickup van carrying 15 people overturned while maneuvering a curve on the ghat road.
Local police and fire service personnel of Kalampur rushed to the accident site and rescued the injured persons. Two persons were found dead on the spot while the wounded were shifted to Kalampur hospital. The deceased were identified as Lalu Majhi and Dumer Majhi of Barsikona.
The ill-fated vehicle was transporting 15 persons who had gone to Sindhipur panchayat office in Thuamal Rampur block to collect monthly free ration. The mishap took place while they were on their way back to Barsikona village. Local police have registered a case in this connection and seized the vehicle.
