In a shocking incident Nine Kabaddi players died in Odisha when a mini truck carrying them overturned and fell off a bridge on Saturday. The ghastly incident took place around 4:30 pm on Saturday when the team was returning after playing a tournament in the neighbouring area. Apart from nine deaths 12 people have sustained severe injuries.
The mishap took place when the mini-truck lost its balance and fell down from the bridge. After hearing the shouts of the players Locals rushed to the spot and started rescue operations.The injured were taken to Lahunipara health centre where three of them were declared brought dead. Later Five people died in hospital.
The victims have been identified as Abhiram Kalo (50), Dharanidhar Nayak (60), Chandra Sekhar Pradhan (18), Gauri Chandra Kissan (22) and Umesh Kissan (25). Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced ex-gratia of Rs1lakh each to the kin of the victims
The mishap took place when the mini-truck lost its balance and fell down from the bridge. After hearing the shouts of the players Locals rushed to the spot and started rescue operations.The injured were taken to Lahunipara health centre where three of them were declared brought dead. Later Five people died in hospital.
The victims have been identified as Abhiram Kalo (50), Dharanidhar Nayak (60), Chandra Sekhar Pradhan (18), Gauri Chandra Kissan (22) and Umesh Kissan (25). Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced ex-gratia of Rs1lakh each to the kin of the victims