Five Persons Killed in Road Accidents in Odisha; Nandalal Thakar, Gaurav Thakar, Naman Thakar among the Deceased

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Five individuals lost their lives in two separate tragic road accidents that occurred in the Koraput and Sundergarh districts of Odisha on Wednesday, according to police reports. One incident took place in Koraput district, where a family from Chhattisgarh was involved in a fatal car accident. The vehicle they were traveling in veered off the road and plunged into a deep, 100-meter gorge at Sunki Ghat near Jodimadeli. Tragically, three members of the family were killed, while another sustained injuries and has been rushed to the Koraput district headquarters hospital for treatment.

The ill-fated car was en route from Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh to Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. The deceased victims have been identified as Nandalal Thakar, Gaurav Thakar, and Naman Thakar, while the injured individual is Rachana Thakar. Preliminary investigations by the police suggest that the accident may have been caused by foggy weather conditions or driver fatigue.

In another unfortunate incident in Sundargarh district, two cyclists lost their lives when a speeding car collided with them from behind in Jharmunda village. Shockingly, the car driver fled the scene immediately after the accident. However, local residents acted swiftly, giving chase to the vehicle and successfully apprehending the driver near Jagatgarh. The police have taken the driver into custody for further investigation.

These tragic incidents highlight the need for increased road safety measures and responsible driving practices. Road accidents continue to claim numerous lives each year, underscoring the importance of vigilance and adherence to traffic regulations. Authorities must prioritize road safety awareness campaigns and enforce stricter penalties to prevent such devastating accidents in the future.

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