Sambalpur: In a tragic mishap, one person died while five others sustained critical injuries after an 108 ambulance hit a truck in Rairakhol in Odisha's Sambalpur district today. The incident took place on NH 55 near Phuljharan within Jujumura police limits in the wee hours.

The deceased was identified as ambulance attendant Manabhanjan Sahu.

As per reports, the 108 ambulance was carrying a patient and his relatives from Boudh towards VIMSAR Burla when it rammed into a sand-laden truck on the highway near Phuljharan at around 5 am. The collision was so severe that the ambulance attendant Manabhanjan died on the spot. Five others in the vehicle were grievously hurt. Police with help of locals rushed the victims to the nearest hospital for immediate medical attention.

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