Bhadrak, Jan 21: In a tragic incident, three youths were killed in Bhadrak after a speeding truck dashed a motor-cycle they were riding.
The mishap took place near an engineering college at Ranital village on Sunday.
Sources said, three youths were passing the Ranital road while a loaded truck hit their bike from the rear. Following this, one of the bikers died on the spot, while two others were declared received dead at Bhadrak DHH.
The victims are yet to be identified.
The driver of the truck fled the scene soon after the accident. On being informed, police rushed to the spot and initiated an investigation.
The bodies have been seized and sent for post mortem. Efforts are on to nab the truck driver, said police.