Father and Son Perish in Devastating Keonjhar Road Mishap on NH-49
A heart-wrenching road accident on National Highway 49 near Tentuli village in Keonjhar district, Odisha, resulted in the tragic deaths of a man and his young son, while leaving his wife in critical condition. The incident occurred on Sunday under the jurisdiction of the Sadar police station, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Details of the Fatal Collision
The victims have been identified as Nur Salim, aged 35, and his three-year-old son, Md Sama. Nur's wife, Akbari Begum, 28, sustained severe injuries and was rushed to the Keonjjar district headquarters hospital, where she remains in a critical state. According to eyewitness accounts and police sources, the family was returning from a relative's house on a motorcycle when the tragedy unfolded.
Reports indicate that Nur was riding the motorcycle with his son seated in front and Akbari riding pillion. A short distance from their home, near the Shuakati outpost, Nur allegedly lost control of the vehicle and collided with a stationary truck from behind. The impact of the crash was so intense that Nur and his son succumbed to their injuries on the spot, while Akbari was thrown onto the road.
Immediate Response and Community Grief
Local residents and police personnel quickly arrived at the scene, rescuing the injured woman and transporting all three individuals to the district hospital. After postmortem procedures were completed, the bodies of Nur and his son were handed over to their grieving family members.
The accident has plunged the Tentuli area into mourning, as Nur was a well-known dynamo mechanic who had worked in the vicinity for many years. Friends and neighbors expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing him as a respected member of the community.
Police Investigation and Statements
Amit Kumar Bhuyan, the Inspector-in-Charge of the Sadar police station, confirmed the details of the incident, labeling it a tragic accident. In his statement, he emphasized that both the motorcycle and the truck involved have been seized for further investigation to determine the exact cause of the collision.
This unfortunate event highlights ongoing concerns about road safety on NH-49 and serves as a somber reminder of the devastating consequences of traffic accidents in rural Odisha.
