Dhenkanal, Jan 20: In a rare incident, a man has died after hearing his wife’s death in Dhenkanal.

The incident took place, at Harekrishnapur village on Thursday evening.

The deceased has been identified as Dilip Nayak.

Sources said, Dilip heard the sudden death of his wife in the afternoon. Following this, he was returning home with a heavy heart, on a bike. Meanwhile,   he succumbs after meeting with an accident on the half way.

A pall of gloom has descended in the village after the tragic death of the couple.