A truck ran over an elephant, killing the animal on the spot on National Highway-55 near Jeevankhol in Dhenkanal district on Thursday.
After the vehicle mowed down the jumbo, its broken tusk was found lying near the spot of accident. The driver of the truck fled the place after the incident.
Yet another elephant was injured after being hit by the truck and the animal later went towards a nearby forest, locals said.
Getting information, Forest Department officials reached the spot and initiated an investigation.
