Keonjhar: Driver of a truck was burnt alive inside the vehicle as it hit another truck on NH-49 near Mahuldiha village in Odisha's Keonjhar district, today.

The identity of the deceased was yet to be established.

According to reports, the ill-fated aluminum-laden truck hit a truck carrying iron sheets from rear, early this morning.

Subsequently, the aluminum-laden truck caught fire. Unfortunately, the driver of the damaged vehicle was unable to come out of it. He was charred to death inside the truck.

On being informed, Fire Services personnel rushed to the spot and doused the flames.

Police have seized the two trucks and started an investigation into the incident.