Bhubaneswar, Jan. 22 -- A hyva truck rammed into an auto rickshaw in front of Jaleswar Town High School on Thursday morning, leaving three people critically injured. The auto, carrying four passengers, was heading towards Jaleswar station when the sand-laden truck struck it with force. The impact completely crushed the auto, prompting locals at the scene to rush the injured to medical help.

The three seriously hurt victims have since been shifted to the main hospital in Balasore for urgent care. Initial reports indicate that all of those critically injured are residents of West Bengal. Tension and agitation were observed at the accident site as bystanders gathered following the crash.

Police reached the scene quickly and are now conduct...