Jharsuguda: A 45-year-old man was killed in a road mishap near Belpahar Balaji petrol pump in Jharsuguda district today.
The deceased has been identified as Shreepati pradhan of Charbhati village.
Reportedly, the incident took place while pradhan was heading towards Bandbahal on his scooter when he collided with a two-wheeler coming from the opposite side. Pradhan sustained grievous injuries due to the impact of the mishap.
Initially, he was rushed to the TRL hospital. Later shifted to Mandliya central hospital where the doctor declared him ‘brought dead’.
On being informed, police reached the spot and recovered the body, and seized the vehicles after registering a case in this regard.