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A fully loaded 16-wheeler truck carrying iron ore was completely destroyed in a sudden fire near Birsa Munda Square on National Highway-20 in Panikoili, Keonjhar district, in the early hours of Thursday.
The blaze broke out without warning and quickly engulfed the heavy vehicle, leaving behind only a charred frame.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred just before dawn when the truck, which was transporting iron ore through the busy NH-20 corridor, suddenly caught fire while on the move. The driver reportedly stopped the vehicle immediately, but the flames spread rapidly, giving little time for any salvage attempt.
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