Nuapada, Oct 8: A couple was killed in a tragic road accident on National Highway-353 near Tikhali Square under Khariar police limits in Odisha’s Nuapada district on Thursday morning.

The deceased were identified as Kapurchan Patel and his wife Mandakini Patel, residents of Birunpadar village under Komna police limits.

According to reports, the accident took place at around 5.30 am when the couple was returning home after visiting a relative at Kotipadar village under Khariar block.

An unidentified truck allegedly hit the couple on NH-353 and fled the spot immediately after the accident. Both Kapurchan and Mandakini reportedly died on the spot.

Following the accident, local residents blocked NH-353, demanding compensation for the bereaved family.

The blockade disrupted vehicular movement on the busy highway, leaving commuters stranded.

On being informed, Khariar police reached the spot and began investigating the incident.

Police are making efforts to identify and trace the truck involved in the accident. Further investigation into the circumstances leading to the collision is underway.