Phulbani, Jan. 22 -- In a tragic incident, at least seven persons including women and children were killed and many others sustained critical injuries after a mini-truck they were travelling in skidded off Bangadadua Ghat into a deep gorge near Brahmanigaon in Phulbani area.
According to sources, the mishap took place this morning near Bangadadua Ghat when the mini-truck carrying over 40 passengers was en route to Brahmanigaon from Kalingi. The driver of the truck suddenly lost control over the vehicle following which the vehicle plunged into the gorge.
While four persons were killed on the spot, three others succumbed to injuries while they were being rushed to hospital. All the injured persons have been rushed to Brahmanigaon hospital a...