Accident / Two Killed In Deadly Truck Collision In Sundargarh’s Koida
Key Points
- Two truck drivers killed in a head-on crash at Chuna Ghati, Sundargarh.
- Cabins mangled, vehicles caught fire; fire services doused flames and recovered bodies.
- Accident between coal and iron ore trucks disrupts traffic, raising road safety issues in mining zones.
Sundargarh, Dec 27: Two persons were killed after collision between two vehicles at Chuna Ghati in Koida block of Sundargarh district on Friday night.
According to reports, the collision was so intense that the cabins of both vehicles were mangled beyond recognition. Following the crash, the trucks caught fire, spreading panic in the area. Fire service personnel rushed to the spot, brought the blaze under control, and managed to recover the bodies of the drivers trapped inside.
The accident involved a truck carrying coal and another
transporting iron ore. The force of the collision scattered debris across the
road, disrupting traffic for several hours.
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Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
The tragedy has once again raised concerns about road safety in mining zones, where heavy vehicles frequently ply narrow and accident-prone routes.
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