1 killed as Truck Falls Into Gorge in Mayurbhanj

Baripada (Reporters Today Bureau): One person killed after a loaded truck fell into a gorge at Dwarsuni Ghati on National Highway-49 under Bangiriposi police limits in Mayurbhanj district.

The identity of the perished is yet to be ascertained. The helper of the truck sustained injuries in the incident. According to reports, the truck loaded with onion was enroute to Kolkata from Nasik in Maharashtra. It plunged into 80-ft-deep gorge after the driver lost control over the vehicle at Dwarsuni Ghati.

The injured helper has been admitted to the Pandit Raghunath Murmu Medical College and Hospital in Baripada for treatment. On receiving information, the Bangiriposi police reached the accident site and initiated probe into the incident.