Sundargarh, Nov 11: Two women were killed and three others critically injured after two pickup vans collided head-on at Boilema Ghat under Lefripada police station limits in Odisha’s Sundargarh district on Tuesday night.

According to reports, the accident occurred when the two pickup vans were travelling through Boilema Ghat at night. The vehicles reportedly collided head-on with considerable force for reasons yet to be ascertained.

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Following the incident, police rushed to the spot and rescued the injured passengers before shifting them to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The identities of the deceased women are yet to be established. Meanwhile, police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident.