Road Mishap / Odisha Minister Sampad Swain Stops Convoy, Meets Family Of Road Accident Victim

Paradip, Oct 10: Odisha Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain stopped his convoy to meet and console the family of a man who died in a road accident at Pathuria Square in Jagatsinghpur district while he was travelling from Paradip to Kataka, a source said on Saturday.

According to the source, two youths riding a two-wheeler at high speed hit a motorcyclist at Pathuria Square, killing him on the spot. The victim’s family later blocked the road to protest the death.

Seeing the situation, Swain stopped his convoy and got out of his vehicle to speak with the bereaved family. He heard their concerns and offered words of consolation. The emotional scene, particularly the distress of a young child in the family, moved those present.

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Road Blockade Withdrawn After Minister’s Intervention
The minister spoke with the family and offered reassurance following the fatal accident. The road blockade was withdrawn after he met the bereaved relatives.

Road Accident Deaths In Odisha
Odisha’s road accident fatalities rose by 9.4% during the first four months of 2026, claiming 2,530 lives compared to 2,312 during the same period in 2025. Total accidents also climbed by 3.6% to 4,667 mishaps, driven primarily by over-speeding, wrong-side driving, and distracted driving.

The state’s accident severity index stands at an alarming 49.6 deaths per 100 accidents, significantly outstripping India's national average of 36.3. Districts like Rayagada and Baleshwar reported the highest surges in deaths, while infrastructure assessments identified 194 dangerous black corridors across National Highways, with Jajpur housing the most accident-prone stretches.