Bhubaneswar: Two youths were killed after being hit by a speeding truck on the NH-16 near Vani Vihar Chhak in Bhubaneswar on Sunday evening.
According to reports, the accident took place at around 5 pm while two youths on a motorcycle were trying to take the approach road near Vani Vihar flyover bridge when a truck coming from the rear hit them. As result, the duo was thrown into the air and hit the road divider. Â
The youths, who sustained severe injuries on their head in the accident, were rushed to Capital Hospital in a profusely bleeding condition. However, doctors declared them dead upon arrival.
Reportedly, police identified one of the victims, Armaan Khan alias Papu of Salia Sahi area, and informed his family members. Â The identity of the other deceased is yet to be ascertained.
The bodies will be handed over to the family members after post-mortem on Monday, the police said.
