Bhubaneswar: In a tragic mishap, a helper of a truck was killed as the vehicle hit a roadside tree at Rohibanka under Odagaon police limits in Nayagarh district this morning.

The deceased was identified as a resident of Dhenkanal district. The driver has fled from the spot.

According to reports, the truck carrying coal was on its way from Talcher to Bhanjanagar in Ganjam district when the driver lost control over it.

The police have reached the spot and started investigation.