Angul: Tusker Dies In Truck Accident On NH 49

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A tusker (male elephant) reportedly died in a truck accident on National Highway 49 between Pallahada and Telkoi in Angul district this evening.
Angul, Dec 26: A tusker (male elephant) reportedly died in a truck accident on National Highway 49 between Pallahada and Telkoi in Angul district this evening.
According to the information, the elephant was crossing the road when a speeding truck ran over it. The severity of the accident was such that the jumbo was pushed to a few meters. The pachyderm was injured severely and died on the spot after a few minutes.
Though the driver of the truck tried to flee from the spot, he was caught later by forest officials.
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✨The driver said the elephant came in front of his vehicle as forest officials drove away it towards the road.
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