Keonjhar: A man and his minor son lost their lives while his wife sustained critical injuries in a road accident that occurred in Odisha’s Keonjhar district on Tuesday evening. According to reports, the family, comprising the couple and their 2-year-old son, was traveling on a motorcycle from Joda to Barbil via National Highway 520 when tragedy struck near Roida Chhak.
The fatal accident occurred when an unidentified vehicle collided with the family’s motorcycle, resulting in a devastating impact. Tragically, the man, who was driving the bike, and his minor son succumbed to their injuries on the spot, while the wife suffered critical injuries in the collision.
Upon receiving information about the accident, local residents promptly alerted the police authorities. A team from the Barbil police station swiftly responded to the scene and immediately arranged for the woman to be transported to a nearby hospital in Barbil for urgent medical attention. However, the identities of the victims remain undisclosed at this time.
