India, March 9 -- Tension gripped Balangir after the death of a first-year student of the Government Ayurvedic College & Hospital on Monday.

The deceased, identified as Simran Sadangi, had met with a serious accident on March 7 while on her way to attend classes at the college.

According to reports, a rashly driven motorcycle hit Simran near the college, leaving her critically injured.

Following the accident, Simran was first admitted to Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital in Balangir. Later, she was shifted to a private hospital in Bargarh for advanced treatment. However, despite medical efforts, she succumbed to her injuries at around 3 AM on Monday.

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