Balasore: In a tragic mishap, at least two persons were killed after they were hit by the Puri-Howrah Express in Odisha's Balasore district. The incident took took place near the Bahanaga-Dandaharipur railway gate in Balasore.

While the identities of the deceased have not been established yet, sources said the two of them were standing on the railway tracks when the train hit them.

The Railway Police, on getting information, reached the spot and have started investigation. Further details are awaited.