Nabarangpur: Two Women Killed, Three Critically Injured in Car–Truck Collision
A tragic road accident on the Jhitikiguda stretch of National Highway in Papadahandi Block, Nabarangpur district, claimed the lives of two women and left three others critically injured.
According to police, a car carrying five family members from Andhra Pradesh collided head‑on with a trailer truck while returning from Puri to their in‑laws’ residence in Nabarangpur.
The impact killed two women instantly, while two men and a child sustained severe injuries.
Rescue teams comprising police and fire personnel rushed to the spot and extricated the victims from the mangled vehicle.
The injured were initially treated at Papadahandi Community Health Centre before being shifted to Nabarangpur District Headquarters Hospital for advanced care.
Authorities have registered a case and launched an investigation into the cause of the collision.
The identities of the deceased and injured are awaited.
