Nuapada: Head-On Bike Collision Claims One Life, Leaves Another Critical
A tragic road accident late Tuesday night claimed one life and left another rider critically injured after two motorcycles collided head-on near Thakpali and Chindaguda villages under Khariar police limits in Nuapada district.
According to police, Faluguni Behera, a resident of Runibasa village under Boden police station, was riding his motorcycle (OD 26 F 5838) towards Khariar when another bike (OD 26 D 2160) approached from the opposite direction. The two vehicles crashed head-on, throwing both riders onto the road.
Locals rushed the injured men to Khariar Sub-Divisional Hospital. Doctors declared Faluguni Behera dead upon arrival, while the other rider—whose identity remains unknown—sustained severe injuries and was referred to another medical facility for advanced treatment.
Police seized both motorcycles from the accident site. Sub-Inspector Ashe Bihari reached the location and initiated further investigation. Authorities confirmed that the collision occurred on a stretch often prone to accidents due to narrow roads and heavy traffic.
The fatal crash has shocked residents of Runibasa and nearby villages, with family members mourning Behera’s untimely death.
The incident underscores the urgent need for road safety awareness in Nuapada district, where frequent accidents highlight the importance of cautious driving and adherence to traffic rules.
