A tragic accident during a routine morning walk has left one person dead and two seriously injured near Junani village under Nuapada police limits, along the Biju Expressway in Odisha.
According to sources, three residents of Junani—Nilambar Tandi (50), Sahadev Punji (45), and Nurchand Saraf (47)—were out for a morning walk when an unidentified vehicle struck them near Junani Chhak. Locals rushed the victims to the District Headquarters Hospital, where Nilambar Tandi was declared dead on arrival.
Due to the critical condition of Nurachand Saraf, he was shifted to Burla Medical College for advanced treatment. Sahadev Punji remains admitted to the district hospital under close observation. The accident has sparked unrest among villagers, with hundreds gathering at the hospital demanding proper assistance and a swift investigation.
Police have recovered the vehicle’s number plate from the scene and launched a probe to trace the driver responsible. The incident has raised concerns about early morning road safety and the need for stricter enforcement along Odisha’s major expressways.
