Bhubaneswar, April 8 -- At least three persons were killed in a tragic road accident near Budamaha under Raikia police limits in Odisha's Kandhamal district on Monday.

The deceased have been identified as residents of Beredakia area in the district.

As per sources, the trio sustained fatal injuries after the bike they were riding on fell off a bridge near Budamaha.

Meanwhile, police have sent the bodies for post-mortem and begun an investigation into the road mishap.

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