Road accident in Balasore

While the exact reason behind the accident was not known immediately, it is suspected that the driver dozed off thereby losing control over the truck.

• 2 dead, 2 critical as truck hits hyva on NH 16 in Balasore

According to sources, the truck was en route to Khordha from Kolkata when the mishap occurred. The truck driver lost balance over the wheels of the vehicle and rammed into the hyva stationed near Soro College Square.