India, March 10 -- In a tragic mishap, at least three persons lost their lives and two others were critically injured after two motorcycles collided head-on in Bissamcuttack in Odisha's Rayagada district on Monday.The accident took place near roadside dhaba close to Durgi village late in the night. Two of the deceased were identified as Akash Mandangi from Sundidhamuni panchayat under Ramanaguda block of the district, and Birisingh Hikka of Burujuguda village from Kolnara block.

Eyewitnesses said the two motorcycles crashed head-on leaving the riders and pillion passengers severely injured. Locals rushed to the spot and informed the police but by then two of them had died on the spot. Of the other three injured victims who were rushed to...