Angul, : In a tragic mishap, a youth was killed after a speeding truck rammed into his bike near Bamur area under Kishore Nagar police limits in Angul district late last night.
The deceased has been identified as Sumanta Mirdha.
According to sources, Mirdha was crossing the road on Angul-Sambalpur National Highway 55 when a speeding truck rammed into his bike. As a result, he sustained grievous injuries.
On being informed, Bamur fire officials reached the spot and rescued him. He was immediately rushed to Kishore Nagar hospital where doctors declared him dead.