Two brothers killed as truck hits motorcycle on Biju Expressway

Jharsuguda: In a tragic incident, two brothers were killed after a speeding truck hit their motorcycle on Biju Expressway at SMC Power plant in Jharsuguda district today.

The deceased brothers were identified as Shantanu Bhainsa (45) and Jagannath Bhainsa (42) of Tumbekela village.

The incident took place at around 10.00 am under Badmal police limits.

According to reports, the siblings duo was travelling on a motorcycle when an iron-laden trailer truck hit the vehicle killing them on the spot.

On receiving information, the Badmal police reached the spot and seized the truck. A driver of the truck has been detained for interrogation.

However, tension erupted at the area following the incident. The locals staged road blockade demanding compensation for the kin of the deceased persons.

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