A toddler lost his life in an accident in Sundargarh, Odisha.

In the town of Rourkela, located in the Sundargarh district of Odisha, a tragic incident occurred on Tuesday. A young boy, only three years old, lost his life after being struck by a fast-moving truck. The accident took place on NH-143, a major highway that passes through Biramitrapur town.

According to the police, the boy and his family were riding a scooter when a speeding bike collided with them from the opposite direction. The impact of the collision caused the toddler to be thrown onto the path of an oncoming truck. The truck driver, however, fled the scene, leaving the family and the locals in shock and distress.

In response to the accident, the local community took to the streets and staged a road blockade for nearly two hours. They demanded the immediate arrest of the truck driver responsible for the death of the innocent child. This caused a tense atmosphere in the town, with emotions running high.

Fortunately, the police arrived at the scene and took charge of the situation. The sub-divisional police officer of Biramitrapur, Sushant Das, assured the protestors that the driver would be apprehended and brought to justice. He also expressed his condolences to the family of the young victim.

After receiving assurance from the police, the agitated locals withdrew their protest and allowed the traffic to resume on the highway. This unfortunate incident has once again highlighted the need for stricter road safety measures and responsible driving. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the young boy who lost his life due to the reckless actions of a driver. Let us all strive to make our roads safer for everyone.

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