: In a tragic series of road accidents across Odisha, seven people, including two children, were killed and three others critically injured in the last 24 hours, highlighting the growing concern over road safety in the state.

In Dhenkanal district, a horrific accident occurred near the Malpura overbridge on NH-53 under Kamakhyanagar police limits when a speeding truck rammed into a motorcycle carrying a family of four. The father and his two daughters died on the spot, while the mother sustained critical injuries and was rushed to Kamakhyanagar hospital.

Eyewitnesses said the truck dragged the bike nearly 150 metres before fleeing. Police are examining CCTV footage and searching for the vehicle.

In Bargarh, three youths lost their lives late Thursday night after their car hit a road div

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