Rourkela: Two minor sisters were killed and their uncle was critically injured when a speeding iron ore-laden truck rammed into their scooter on NH-143 near Rajamunda square in Sundargarh district.
The deceased have been identified as Janaki Thakur (13) and Karishma Thakur (9) from Kuliposh village. Their uncle, Sudhir Thakur (28), who was riding the scooter, is admitted in a critical condition at a private hospital in Rourkela.
The incident occurred around 1:30 PM when the victims were heading towards Bonai for marriage shopping. The girls’ parents were following on another motorcycle.
The injured were initially rushed to Lahunipada community health centre and later referred to Rourkela Govt Hospital, where the sisters were declared dead.
“We have seized both vehicles and apprehended the truck driver. Further action will be taken once we receive the formal FIR,” said S Jhankar, inspector in-charge of Lahunipada police station.
The truck driver’s identity has not been disclosed.