Two persons were killed and at least eleven others injured in two separate accidents in Rayagada and Angul districts on Sunday.
In Rayagada, two persons died when their bike collided with a truck. The deceased, who were yet to be identified, were run over by the truck at Kumbhardhamuni village under Bissamcuttak block. A pillion rider sustained serious injuries and was admitted at the Rayagada District Headquarters Hospital.
In the other, at least ten persons were injured as a mini bus lost its control and overturned near Bhaluki village in Angul in morning. The bus was coming from Pallahara to Talcher. The injured were rushed to the Khamar hospital. locals said the mishap occurred due to the bad road condition and demanded immediate repair of the road.