Bhadrak, Nov 22: Two people were killed in a road accident near Kamaria Chhak on the Bhadrak-Chandbali road under Pirhat Police Station jurisdiction in Bhadrak district on Saturday.

The victims, identified as Golak Das and Daitari Puhana, both residents of Balichaturi village, were traveling on a scooty when the accident occurred.

Reports suggest that a private bus, traveling from Chandbali to Bhadrak, collided head-on with the scooty, which was coming from the opposite direction. Both victims died instantly at the scene.

Locals immediately intervened, halting the bus and alerting the police. However, the bus driver reportedly fled the scene, causing tension among the local residents. Pirhat police arrived at the location and have since launched an investigation into the incident.