A 7-year-old girl died in a road accident on Baghedi-Ambiki road on Tuesday. She was identified as Ganga Sasmal of Hatipala village under Ersama block.
Reports said that the deceased girl was returning home after tuition when a pick-up van hit her from behind. As a result, she sustained multiple injuries.
locals rushed her to a hospital in Ersama for treatment where she succumbed to her injuries. Meanwhile, police seized the van and registered a case. The post mortem of the body was done. A haunt was launched to nab the absconding driver.