Three members of a family were killed and three others sustained critical injuries in a landslide at Butisargi village under Belgam panchayat of Jharigaon block in Nabarangpur district on Friday.
The deceased were identified as Chandra Gouda, Radhika Gouda and Nikei Gouda of Siunaguda village of Chitabedha panchayat. The tragedy took place when the ill-fated labourers had gone to Butisargi village to dig earth.
On being informed, fire brigade personnel reached the spot and recovered the dead bodies besides rescuing the injured ones.
District Collector Rashmita Panda directed the local ABDO and Tehsildar to inquire into the incident. Both officials rushed to the spot for investigating.