Family injured as car crashes into parked truck on NH-49.

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, a major accident occurred on National Highway-49 near Dangapani village in Keonjhar district. The unfortunate incident resulted in injuries for five individuals, including a two-year-old girl. The car they were travelling in collided with a truck that was illegally parked on the side of the road. Thankfully, no fatalities were reported.

The family, who were on their way from Talcher to Keonjhar, were assisted by locals who quickly came to their rescue. They were rushed to the Keonjhar headquarters hospital where they received prompt medical attention. Fortunately, after treatment, their condition was reported to be stable. The victims were identified as Dipti Mahakud, 25, her two-year-old daughter Dikshita Mahakud, her mother Mahadei Mahakud, 47, her father Dilip Mahakud, 52, and her father-in-law Basant Kumar Mahakud, 60, who was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident.

The incident has caused concern among locals who have expressed their fear of travelling on the route due to the frequent occurrence of accidents. Dipti Mahakud's husband works at a mining company in Suakati area and the family resides in Keonjhar city. The accident resulted in a traffic jam that lasted for several hours and affected the flow of vehicles on the road. The police have taken action by seizing both the vehicles and launching an investigation into the matter.

This is not the first incident of its kind on National Highway-49. The route has become notorious for illegal parking of trucks, causing hazards for drivers and pedestrians alike. Despite the forest department's efforts to prevent parking in the area, trucks continue to park on the highway for extended periods, making it narrow and unsafe for travel. This not only leads to frequent accidents but also causes major traffic congestion, leaving emergency vehicles stranded for hours.

Moreover, the area is known to be an elephant corridor and has a signboard put up by the forest department to prevent vehicles from parking. However, this has not deterred truck drivers from illegally parking, causing inconvenience to both humans and animals. It is disheartening that the concerned departments such as the police, forest, and transport have not taken effective measures to address this issue, resulting in more accidents on the highway. It is crucial for the authorities to take immediate action to ensure the safety of both commuters and wildlife in the area.

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