Bhubaneswar,(Orissa Today) Feb 7: A horrific accident left five people, including a newly-wed couple, injured after their car collided head-on with a truck near Kulundi on National Highway-53 under Jamanakira police limits on Friday morning.
According to sources, Sumit Modi was returning to Deogarh with his bride and two others after their wedding in Sambalpur when their car met with the tragic accident. The collision was so severe that the vehicle was left badly mangled.
Locals rushed to the spot and rescued the injured, who were then taken to the district headquarters hospital for treatment. The couple reportedly sustained fractures in their legs and are undergoing medical care.
The truck driver, who also suffered head injuries, abandoned his vehicle and fled the scene immediately after the crash. Police have launched an investigation into the incident and are trying to trace the driver.
Authorities are also examining whether reckless driving, overspeeding, or any other factor led to the collision. Further details will emerge as the investigation progresses.
Newly-wed couple among five injured in head-on collision in Sambalpur
