A routine morning chore turned nearly fatal on Sunday when a 65-year-old man sustained critical injuries after falling from the rooftop of a lodge and landing on an iron rod in Odisha’s Puri district.
The victim, identified as Sekh Abdul Kayum, had been staying as a guest at a lodge located in the Narendra Kona area of the pilgrim town for the past few days.
According to preliminary reports, the freak accident occurred earlier this morning when Kayum went up to the terrace of the building to dry his clothes. While on the rooftop, he reportedly lost his balance and accidentally plummeted from the building. In a horrifying turn of events, he landed directly on an iron rod lying on the ground below, which pierced straight through his chest.
Alerted by the commotion, locals and lodge staff rushed to the spot and immediately rescued the severely injured man. He was swiftly shifted to the Puri District Headquarters Hospital (DHH), where doctors are currently administering emergency medical care. Hospital sources indicate that his condition remains critical.
Meanwhile, local authorities are working to ascertain Kayum’s native address and trace his family members to inform them of the mishap. Further investigation into the exact circumstances surrounding the fall is currently underway, and more details are awaited.
