Jajpur, Dec 2: In a tragic incident, a student was killed, and two other students sustained injuries when a high-speed Hyva truck hit them near Kurakana Square under Jenapur police station in Jajpur district on Tuesday morning.

The deceased student, identified as Chinmay Nayak, the son of Shatrughna Nayak, was on his way to college when the mishap took place. He was pronounced dead at the scene due to severe injuries. The other two students, who were also injured in the incident, were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Their condition remains stable, according to hospital sources.

The accident triggered outrage among local residents, leading to a violent reaction. In protest, the locals set the Hyva truck on fire. As of the latest reports, the police had not yet arrived at the scene to control the situation.

The circumstances surrounding the accident are under investigation, and authorities are yet to ascertain the exact cause of the accident.