India, April 13 -- A tragic road accident claimed the lives of two youths near Podakhari under Sorada police limits in Odisha's Ganjam district, where two motorcycles collided head-on this morning.

The deceased have been identified as Gurudev Pradhan from Gobindpur village and Balia Mallik from Chancharapalli. They had reportedly come to watch a Danda Nacha performance - a folk dance festival celebrated during Chaitra month in Ganjam.

Three sustain serious injuries Three others-Gayatri Mallik from Sorada, Pintu Mallik from Bahagapalli, and Jitu Sethi from Lathipada-sustained critical injuries in the crash.

On receiving information, the Sorada Fire Services team rushed to the spot and rescued the injured. All five victims were initial...