Dhenkanal, Oct 3: In a tragic mishap, a youth lost his leg in a train accident occurred near Mahupal village under Kamakhyanagar police station limits on the Angul-Sukinda Railway line, on Thursday.

The victim has been identified as Vivek Pradhan of Mahupal village.

According to the information, Vivek was crossing the Angul-Sukinda railway to attend the nature's call and was hit by a speeding train. As a result, Vivek leg got amputated.

On being informed, family members reached the spot and immediately taken him to the Kamakhyanagar health centre and later shifted to dhenkanal district headquarters hospital.

Further details are awaited.

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