Woman Killed, Infant Injured in Sambalpur Truck Accident
A woman was killed and her infant daughter injured in a truck accident on NH-53 in Sambalpur, Odisha.
A 34-year-old woman was killed and her infant daughter critically injured in a truck accident on NH-53 in Sambalpur, Odisha, on Tuesday morning. The accident occurred around 6.40 am when the truck allegedly lost control and crashed into a roadside house at Baribandh Chowk under Sadar police limits. The woman, identified as Deepanjali Bhoi, died on the spot after being crushed under the vehicle. Her daughter was flung from her arms and sustained critical injuries.
Police reached the spot, rescued the child, and shifted her to Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) in Burla. The incident sparked a protest in the area, with locals blocking NH-53, demanding compensation for the family. Traffic on the busy stretch came to a standstill.
'I am deeply saddened by the tragic incident,' said a senior district official, who held talks with the protesters. 'We have assured the family of compensation and are taking all necessary steps to ensure justice is served.'
Sadar police station IIC Anna Minz said the truck driver and helper were also seriously injured and admitted to hospital. Minz added that the truck was headed to Maharashtra and its documents were valid.
'The truck driver and helper were on their way to deliver goods to Maharashtra when the accident occurred,' Minz said. 'We have launched a probe into the cause of the accident and are investigating all angles.'
The blockade on NH-53 was lifted after the talks between the protesters and the senior district official. The locals, who were demanding compensation for the family, were satisfied with the assurance given by the official.
'The government has assured us that the family will be given compensation and we are satisfied with the talks,' said a local resident.
The police have launched a probe into the cause of the accident and are investigating all angles. The truck driver and helper were also seriously injured and admitted to hospital. The truck was headed to Maharashtra and its documents were valid.
The accident has sent shockwaves in the area and has left the locals in a state of shock. The family of the deceased woman is in a state of grief and is awaiting justice.
The government has assured the family of compensation and is taking all necessary steps to ensure justice is served. The police are investigating all angles and have launched a probe into the cause of the accident.
The locals are demanding justice for the family and are awaiting the outcome of the investigation. The government has assured the family of compensation and is taking all necessary steps to ensure justice is served.
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Where did the truck accident occur?
The accident occurred on NH-53 in Sambalpur, Odisha.
What was the cause of the accident?
The cause of the accident is not specified in the report, but police have launched a probe into the cause.
Who was killed in the accident?
A 34-year-old woman, identified as Deepanjali Bhoi, was killed in the accident.
Who was injured in the accident?
The woman's infant daughter was critically injured in the accident.
What was the condition of the truck driver and helper?
The truck driver and helper were also seriously injured and admitted to hospital.
Where was the infant daughter taken for treatment?
The infant daughter was taken to Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) in Burla.
What was the reaction of the locals?
The locals blocked NH-53, demanding compensation for the family, but the blockade was lifted after a senior district official held talks with the protesters.
Debraj Meher
District Correspondent, Sambalpur
Debraj Meher reports on Sambalpur district's civic affairs, the Hirakud dam command area, and the region's handloom economy. He has been the Mirror's Sambalpur correspondent since 2021.
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