Sonepur, April 28 -- Two persons were killed as a private passenger bus hit a truck from behind near Haradkhol on Sonepur-Bolangir NH-57 in Subarnapur district, early today morning.

Two deceased were identified as driver of the bus Dambarudhar Swain and helper Sibaram Gouda.

According to a source, around 40 passengers were travelling in the bus. The ill-fated vehicle was on its way from Jeypore to Cuttack when it met with an accident leading to the two deaths.

However, passengers had a close shave and no fatalities were reported in the incident.

"Driver and helper of the bus died on the spot following the road mishap," an eyewitness said.

On being informed, local police reached the spot and seized the vehicles. Police have registered...