Keonjhar, June 18 -- Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling had a narrow escape after his vehicle met with a road accident in Keonjhar district on Thursday.

The incident occurred when the minister was travelling from Sambalpur to Mayurbhanj. At Jagmohanpur Chowk in Keonjhar district, the pilot (escort) vehicle suddenly applied brakes, causing the minister's car, which was following behind, to collide with it.

Fortunately, the airbags in the minister's vehicle deployed immediately, preventing any injury. Following the incident, Mahaling continued his journey and reached Mayurbhanj safely in another vehicle.

No major injuries were reported in the incident. Further details regarding the reason for the sudden braking of the pilot vehicle a...