Rayagada: A motorcyclist and pillion rider lost their lives after a tanker collided with their motorbike near Sankarada village under Tikiri police limits here in the district late on Friday night.

Two deceased persons have been identified as Maheswar Majhi from Dengaguda village and Suresh Majhi, a resident of Sankarada panchayat.

The tanker was completely gutted in fire which broke out due to the accident.

According to reports, a tanker carrying alumina from Utkal Alumina plant hit the motorcycle, which was coming in opposite direction, following which the biker and pillion rider died on the spot.

The tanker driver sustained injuries after the vehicle caught fire in the accident.

Reacting over death of two persons in the accident, the locals blocked the main road disrupting the vehicular traffic. They demanded compensation for the deceased persons families.

On receiving information, Tikiri IIC Bijaylaxmi Hikka and Magistrate Kush Garada reached the spot to pacify the angry locals.