Bhubaneswar, Oct. 17 -- Two people died and five others were injured after a SUV crashed into a road divider near Jamtal on National Highway 55 in Sambalpur district of Odisha in the early hours of Saturday.

The accident occurred after the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle and rammed into the divider. Following the incident, the injured were rescued and shifted to Burla hospital for treatment.

On receiving information about the accident, Jujumura police reached the spot and initiated an investigation. The two deceased were taken to Sadar Hospital in Sambalpur.

Police were contacting the families of the deceased to inform them about the incident at the time of reporting. The identities of the victims had not been confirmed. ...