Road Accident News / 31-Year-Old Woman Dies As Bolero Rams Into Roadside Tree In Odisha's Kalahandi
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A 31-year-old woman died after a Mahindra Bolero rammed into a roadside tamarind tree near Gungunia village in Kalahandi; the vehicle was returning from a wedding ceremony.
Bhawanipatna, Apr 21: A 31-year-old woman died in a road accident near Gungunia village on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, a source said.
The deceased was identified as Minu Rani Sahu, 31, wife of Purna Chandra Sahu from Mangalpur village.
According to the source, a Mahindra Bolero carrying six passengers was returning to Mangalpur village after attending a wedding ceremony.
During the journey, the driver lost control of the vehicle and rammed into a roadside tamarind tree, leading to the mishap. Following the mishap, Minu was taken to the Jaipatna Community Health Centre, where a doctor declared her dead.
Other passengers sustained injuries in the accident and are currently undergoing treatment at Jaipatna Community Health Centre.
Also Read: Udhampur Bus Accident Death Toll Rises To 21; Seriously Injured Airlifted To Jammu GMC
Jaipatna Police have registered a case and launched an investigation related to the incident.
The incident came to light at a time when road accidents in Odisha have shown an upward trend, with over 27,000 deaths in the past five years (2020-2024), averaging over 5,000 deaths annually.
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A car carrying devotees to the Akhandalamani Temple met with an accident near the Aradi bus stand in Odisha's Bhadrak district after the driver lost control and rammed into a tree. The passengers had a narrow escape. Two occupants sustained minor injuries and were treated at a nearby hospital in Aradi. According to the source, both injured persons are residents of the Rajnagar area in Kendrapara district.
This story is compiled by Manisha Dhal.
The deceased was identified as Minu Rani Sahu, 31, wife of Purna Chandra Sahu from Mangalpur village.
According to the source, a Mahindra Bolero carrying six passengers was returning to Mangalpur village after attending a wedding ceremony.
During the journey, the driver lost control of the vehicle and rammed into a roadside tamarind tree, leading to the mishap. Following the mishap, Minu was taken to the Jaipatna Community Health Centre, where a doctor declared her dead.
Other passengers sustained injuries in the accident and are currently undergoing treatment at Jaipatna Community Health Centre.
Also Read: Udhampur Bus Accident Death Toll Rises To 21; Seriously Injured Airlifted To Jammu GMC
Jaipatna Police have registered a case and launched an investigation related to the incident.
The incident came to light at a time when road accidents in Odisha have shown an upward trend, with over 27,000 deaths in the past five years (2020-2024), averaging over 5,000 deaths annually.
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A car carrying devotees to the Akhandalamani Temple met with an accident near the Aradi bus stand in Odisha's Bhadrak district after the driver lost control and rammed into a tree. The passengers had a narrow escape. Two occupants sustained minor injuries and were treated at a nearby hospital in Aradi. According to the source, both injured persons are residents of the Rajnagar area in Kendrapara district.
This story is compiled by Manisha Dhal.
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