Bhubaneswar, Jan. 10 -- Tension prevailed in Odisha after a small charter aircraft force-landed near the Jalda area of Rourkela, leaving six people injured. The incident occurred around 10 kilometres from Rourkela while the aircraft was travelling from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela.

According to officials, the injured include four passengers and two crew members. Among the passengers were two men and two women. The aircraft involved was a nine-seater charter plane.

All six injured persons were immediately shifted to JP Hospital and Rourkela Government Hospital (RGH) for treatment. Authorities said their condition is being closely monitored.

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