Keonjhar: In a tragic mishap, two bike-borne youths reportedly died in a road accident in Harichandan block of Keonjhar district in Odisha.

The deceased were identified as Sanjay Sirka (26) of Nuasahi village within Rasol panchayat of the block and Buddhuram Sinku (25) of Rugudipanga village in Tangiriapal panchayat.

As per reports, the duo was heading from their village  via Brahmanipal when a car coming from the opposite direction collided head-on with their bike. While Sirka died on the spot, Sinku succumbed uring treatment at Cuttack's SCB medical college and hospital.

On getting information, police reached the spot and started investigation. A case has been registered. Further details are awaited.