Bhubaneswar: Odia film actor Ashrumochan Mohanty had a narrow escape after his car plunged into a canal near Kalajhari on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar early on Saturday.

The actor managed to move out of the vehicle to safety after the car fell into the Daya West Canal in the wee hours ADVERTISEMENT

As per preliminary information, the actor’s vehicle veered off the road and fell into the canal after he reportedly tries to avoid a stray dog that suddenly appeared in front of the car.

After witnessing the incident, local residents informed the police and helped the actor out of the vehicle. Locals said a major disaster was averted as there was very little water in the canal when the accident took place.

Sources said Mohanty, known for his contributions to Odia cinema, was returning to hi

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