A tragic road accident occurred in the Rugudi Chhaka area under Sarat Police Station limits in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, resulting in the deaths of a father and daughter. Kumar Marandi and his daughter, Salge Marandi, died on the spot after their bike hit a roadside mahua tree.
Notably, Kumar Marandi had gone to pick up his daughter from Ashram School in Jamupada village, accompanied by his son, Ruidas Marandi. The three were returning home when the accident occurred just a few meters away from their house.
Ruidas Marandi sustained critical injuries and was admitted to Udala Hospital, later shifted to Baripada due to deteriorating condition. The Sarat police have launched an investigation into the incident.
The local authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident.