Jharsuguda, Feb. 22 -- Authorities in Odisha's Jharsuguda district will investigate the death of five police officials in a collision between a trailer and a police vehicle.

Eight cops were present in the vehicle at the time of the incident.

Earlier today, a collision between a trailer and a police vehicle near Jharsuguda Sadar Police Station on National Highway 49 claimed the lives of five police officials.

The accident took place at 4 am. A trailer hit a police vehicle and killed five out of eight police officers present in the vehicle on the spot. Three officials have suffered injuries and are in critical condition. The personnel were returning from a wedding ceremony.

The injured have been admitted to the hospital, police said.

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