Four persons, including two minors, were killed in a road accident that occurred in Kanker, police said on Monday. The mishap occurred at Durgkondal-Pakhanjur road falling under the limits of Durgkondal police station on Sunday night, Station House Officer I, Tirki, informed. The accident happened when a recklessly driven tractor, engaged in construction work fell over from Gudkalgudam Bridge leaving three persons dead on the spot while leaving another seriously injured.
The deceased were identified as Ayatu Ram Sori (28), Rajesh Dugga (16) and Punarak Gowde (18) while injured was identified as Hemlal (16) who succumbed to injuries on Monday, the SHO added. On the receipt of information, police rushed to the spot and started rescue work with the help of locals, said SHO, adding that in this connection, police have registered a case and are probing the matter further.