Two persons died and another was critically injured when a truck by which they were travelling plunged into a gorge at Dwarsuni in Bangiriposi of Mayurbhanj district on Monday.
The identities of the two deceased were yet to be ascertained.
Reports said the truck loaded with railroad ties and train wheels was on its way to Kolkata from Mumbai on National Highway-49. The mishap occurred as the driver lost control over the vehicle, following which it skidded off the road and fell into a 50-ft deep gorge.
While one person on the spot, two others suffered critical injuries. On receiving information, the Bangiriposi police and Fire Services officials rescued the two injured and shifted them to hospital. Of the two injured, one succumbed to injuries, while the other person was battling for his life.