In a tragic incident in Jharsuguda district, Odisha, three youths lost their lives when a coal-laden truck collided with their bike early on Monday morning. The victims, identified as Tapan Dharua, Manbodha Chatria, and Sagar Chatria from Lakhanpur, were en route to Lakhanpur when the accident occurred on National Highway-49 near Gaurpada square under Belpahar police limits.
The impact of the collision caused the trio to lose balance and fall on the road, resulting in fatal injuries. The police were alerted by locals who discovered the bodies a short distance from the accident site. The truck driver, responsible for the incident, fled the scene, prompting authorities to launch a manhunt for his arrest.