Kendrapada: A devastating road accident in Odisha’s Kendrapada district on Monday resulted in the untimely demise of three women members of a local jatra troupe. The tragic incident occurred near Ostapur under Sadar police limits when the SUV they were traveling in collided with a roadside tree. As authorities work to piece together the details of the accident, the identity of the deceased individuals remains to be officially confirmed.
Reports from the scene of the accident indicate that in addition to the three fatalities, four other occupants of the vehicle sustained critical injuries in the collision. The group was reportedly returning home following a performance when the tragic incident unfolded. Upon receiving news of the accident, emergency responders rushed to the scene to provide assistance.
The injured individuals were promptly transported to the district headquarters hospital (DHH) for urgent medical attention. Medical Officer Debashis Sahoo confirmed that among the injured, three individuals with severe head injuries were transferred to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack for further treatment. Meanwhile, one person with minor injuries is currently receiving treatment at the Kendrapada DHH and is reported to be in stable condition.
The loss of three lives in this tragic accident has cast a pall of sorrow over the local community, leaving families and loved ones grieving for their sudden and unexpected loss. As authorities investigate the circumstances leading to the collision, questions loom regarding road safety measures and the prevention of such accidents in the future.
The incident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of road safety awareness and the need for enhanced measures to prevent accidents on highways and rural roads. As the community mourns the loss of these individuals, efforts to provide support and assistance to the affected families are underway, while calls for greater vigilance on the roads resonate throughout the region.
