A serious road accident in Baripada on Sunday left two persons critically injured, triggering tension and protests in the area. The mishap occurred at Basipitha Teremail Square on the Baripada State Highway, where a motorcycle reportedly collided head-on with the vehicle of Saraskana MLA.

According to preliminary reports, the impact of the collision was severe enough to cause the MLA’s vehicle to lose balance, following which it veered off the road and crashed into a tree before coming to a halt. The two riders on the motorcycle suffered multiple injuries and were immediately rushed to Baripada District Headquarters Hospital, where they remain under critical care.

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Eyewitnesses stated that

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