Boudh: A woman ASI of police sustained critical injuries as an Emergency Response Van hit a truck at Manamunda in Odisha's Boudh district, last night.

The victim, identified as Mamilata Samal, was initially rescued and rushed to the Manamunda Hospital. She was later shifted to the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack as her condition deteriorated.

According to reports, the ASI and four others had gone to Baunsuni in the vehicle after getting information regarding an accident in the area. While returning, the ill-fated van hit a stationary truck, which was parked on roadside, from rear.

Four other occupants of the van sustained minor injuries in the mishap.

The Manamunda police have started an investigation into the incident.