Bargarh, Oct. 5 (UDN): A pilgrimage to Puri turned tragic for a family travelling from Indore after their vehicle crashed into a roadside tree near Madhupur in Bargarh district on Monday, leaving one person dead and six others injured.
Vehicle Crashes Into Tree
According to reports, the accident occurred under Sohela block when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle while the family was travelling towards Puri to visit the Jagannath Temple.
The impact was severe, killing one person at the spot and leaving six others injured.
Three Shifted to Bargarh
Following the crash, the injured were rushed to hospitals for treatment. Three of them were admitted to a private hospital in Sohela, while the remaining three, who were reportedly in critical condition, were shifted to a private hospital in Bargarh for advanced treatment.
Police Begin Probe
Police have seized the vehicle involved in the accident and launched an investigation into the circumstances leading to the crash.
Officials are examining the cause of the driver losing control and the sequence of events preceding the collision.
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