Puri, June 2: In a tragic incident, at least two persons were killed and another sustained critical injuries after a coconut tree fell on them in Nimapara locality of Odisha’s Puri district today.
The deceased persons have been identified as Tushar Ranjan Biswal, Mitu Pradhan, and Biswa Ranjan Acharya, residents of Ratila village near Nimapada.
As per reports, the trio was on their way to their village from Ankusapur on a scooter when a coconut tree fell on them at Chitra village under Nimapara police limits in the district.
As a result, Tushar and Mitu died on the spot and Biswaranjan sustained grievous injuries. He was shifted to Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar in a critical condition.
On getting the information, police rushed to the spot and seized the bodies. Subsequently, they were sent for post-mortem.
Further investigation into the matter was underway.