Argus News - Truck driver, helper killed in collision between two trucks on NH 16

Soro, Mar 19: In a tragic incident, two persons were killed after a potato-laden truck rammed into another container vehicle near Talnagar under Soro police limits on National Highway 16 in the wee hours of Thursady.

According to reports, a truck loaded with potatoes, was en route to Bhubaneswar from Balasore when it collided with a container vehicle moving in the same direction. The impact was so severe that the potato-laden truck broke into three pieces, spilling its cargo onto the road and under a nearby bridge.

Eyewitnesses stated that the truck carrying potatoes rammed into the rear of the container vehicle, causing the massive load of potatoes to tumble down. Unfortunately, the driver and helper of the potato truck were trapped under the heavy pile of sacks and succumbed to their injuries instantly.

On being informed, Local police from Soro station rushed to the spot and initiated an investigation into the circumstances leading to the collision.

Traffic on the busy highway was disrupted for several hours as authorities worked to clear the debris and restore normal flow.

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The incident has once again highlighted the dangers of overloaded trucks and the urgent need for stricter enforcement of road safety measures.

The investigation is ongoing, and further details are awaited.