A truck ran over a female teacher. She died on the spot, while two of her relatives suffered minor injuries. Following the accident, tensions arose in the area, and agitated locals staged a road blockade.
The tragic incident took place near Mahaveer Square on State Highway 10 under Bargaon Police Station in Sundargarh district. The victim, Priyanka Behera, was riding a bike along with her uncle, Baikuntha Behera, and niece, Chandrika Behera, when a truck ran over them while they were crossing the road. As a result, Priyanka died on the spot, while her uncle and niece were thrown off the bike and sustained minor injuries.
Following the accident, tensions escalated in the area, with enraged locals blocking the road, demanding compensation.