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A major accident was narrowly averted in Kendrapara district after a truck belonging to the Pruthviraj Jatra party lost control and rammed into two roadside shops and a parked bike near the Duhuria Chhak under Kendrapara Sadar Police limits.

The incident occurred while the truck was returning from Pattamundai, carrying equipment for the theatre troupe. As it approached the District Education Officer's office area, the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, veering off the road and crashing directly into two pan shops located nearby.

Fortunately, the shops were closed at the time of the accident, and no one was present ...