Couple dies after being run over by truck in Jajpur

Sambad English Bureau Published On : Feb 10, 2021 at 6:21 PM Updated On : Feb 10, 2021 at 6:57 PM

Jajpur: In a tragic incident, a couple died when a truck ran over a two-wheeler carrying them at Chdheidhara Chhak on NH-53 in Jaipur district today afternoon.

As per reports, Golak Sahu from Mahisara panchayat in Dankari area and wife Kanaklata Sahu riding a two-wheeler were going towards a place. A truck came from behind and hit the two-wheeler at Chadheidhara Chhak on the national highway.

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The couple died on the spot in the road mishap.

On being informed, the Jenapur Police reached the spot and sent the bodies for post mortem.

A local said frequent road accidents on the particular stretch of the national highway have raised concerns among the nearby villagers. The district administration should take concrete measures to address the issue.