Four tourists were killed in a tragic road accident on NH-5 near Jaraka in Jajpur district on Monday morning after a car hit a truck from the rear.
According to reports, a car carrying five persons, including the driver, was on its way to Puri starting the journey from Chandanpur under the Ramnagar police limits in West Bengal.
The driver lost control over the wheels due to intense fog and the car hit the truck from behind.
While the four occupants of the car died on the spot, the driver was admitted to the SCB Medical College Hospital in Cuttack, and his condition was stated to be critical.
The four deceased were identified as Shila Ghosh, Binodinari Manna, Shibram Manna and Tapan Sahoo.