Sundargarh: Two Killed, Three Critical In Tusker Attack
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The incident took place in Balijhudi village in Barsuan Forest Range in Sundargarh district
The woman and her eight-year-old son were crushed to death, while the other children -- three baby girls -- were rescued and were immediately sent to Rourkela Government Hospital
Sundargarh, Aug 14: In a heartwrenching incident, two people were killed in an elephant attack late Tuesday night.
The incident took place in Balijhudi village in Barsuan Forest Range in Sundargarh district. The deceased have been identified as Sukanti Bhatta and Sukhnath Bhatta.
Five people of a family -- a woman and her children -- were reportedly asleep when the wild tusker attacked their house resulting the collapse of a side wall of the house. The family members were struck under the collapsed wall.
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✨The woman and her eight-year-old son were crushed to death, while the other children -- three baby girls -- were rescued and were immediately sent to Rourkela Government Hospital. The children are reportedly in critical condition as they are undergoing treatment.
According to reports, the woman was four-month pregnant. On the other hand, the father of the children reportedly went to Bengaluru for labour work just seven days ago.
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