A truck hit an auto-rickshaw on NH-49 at Bangiriposhi Ghat in Mayurbhanj district on Wednesday, killing two persons, including a school student. Several school students and their parents and guardians were heading towards Suliapada from Dopatta village by the auto-rickshaw to collect rice allotted under the midday meal scheme.
A speeding truck rammed into the three-wheeler from rear, killing the two persons on the spot and injuring 10 others.
Being informed, police and Fire Service personnel rushed to the spot, rescued the victims and admitted them to the Bangiriposhi Hospital.