In a tragic incident, a person and his son-in-law were killed after the bike by which they were travelling was hit by a truck near Hatitanki in Paradip on Saturday morning.
The deceased were identified as Dibakar Parida and his son-in-law Benudhar Tarai, sources said.
According to reports, the speeding truck dashed against the motorcycle from rear killing the duo on the spot.
Tension gripped the accident place as irate locals blocked the Chandikhol-Paradip Expressway by burning tyres.
On being informed, police reached the spot and started investigation. The driver of the truck was later arrested.
Sources said the driver was drunk while driving the truck.