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Three members of a family were killed after a speeding truck rammed into their motorcycle from behind at Jagmohan Chhak on National Highway-49 under Telkoi block of Keonjhar district on Wednesday morning.

The deceased have been identified as Tanka Patra, his wife, and their 11-year-old daughter.

According to sources, the victims hailed from Bahadapashi village under Barkote police limits in Deogarh district. The family was reportedly travelling on a motorcycle when the truck, coming from behind, hit them with great force.

"After being hit by the speeding truck, the trio lost balance and fell off the bike. The truck then ran ove...