A tragic accident near Torigadia in Nayagarh district on Monday claimed the lives of two men after their motorcycle lost control and fell off a bridge.
The deceased have been identified as Fakir Nayak and Rajendra Nayak of Dhajhola village. The friends were reportedly returning home in the evening when the incident occurred.
On Tuesday morning, police and fire personnel arrived at the scene, rescued the victims, and transported them to Odagaon Medical College. However, doctors declared both men dead on arrival.
The news has cast a pall of mourning over the Dhajhola village and the surrounding area. Police are investigating the cause of the vehicle losing balance.