At Least 5 Killed After Truck Hits Multiple Bikes on Odisha’s NH-16; Several Seriously Injured
At least five people lost their lives, and several others were critically injured in a major road accident on National Highway-16 near **Haladiapadar in Ganjam district on Saturday when a truck collided with multiple motorcycles in a horrific crash.
Officials said the heavy vehicle was reportedly traveling on the wrong side of the highway when it struck three motorcycles and ran over the riders, killing five of them on the spot.
The injured victims were rushed to MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur, where their conditions have been described as serious.
Senior police and highway officials quickly reached the scene and launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the tragedy.
Local authorities said the truck driver is expected to be arrested soon as part of the probe.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep sorrow over the deadly incident and urged officials to ensure the injured receive the best possible medical care.
In a statement, the Chief Minister also announced an ex gratia compensation of ₹4 lakh for the families of each of the deceased as relief assistance.
Accidents on NH-16 — a crucial arterial road connecting Odisha to other eastern and southern regions — have previously claimed lives due to high traffic volumes and speeding vehicles, prompting repeated calls from residents and officials for enhanced road safety measures and stricter enforcement of traffic rules.
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