Two women were killed on the spot and around 30 other persons sustained injuries when a pickup van by which they were travelling turned turtle near Kanheibandh under the Khunta police limits in Mayurbhanj district on Thursday.
The deceased duo was identified as Oiti Khandei and Sulochana Biswal.
The mishapt took place when the passengers were returning to their village Arabandh after visiting a Makar Mela near Similipal.
Sources said that 36 villagers of Arabandh had gone to the Athardauli Peetha near Similipal for the Makar Mela. While returning at around 10 am, the pickup turned turtle.
Getting information, police and Fire Services personnel reached the spot, rescued the injured and admitted them to a hospital.