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A goods-laden truck veered off a mountainous road and plunged 20 feet down a gorge at Mukundpur Ghat in Rayagada district's Kolnara block late Saturday night, leaving the driver and helper grievously injured.
Sources reported that the mishap took place after the driver of the vehicle lost balance while descending the twisting slopes of Mukundpur Ghat. Eyewitnesses reported that the truck suddenly swerved off the edge, crashing down a rocky slope. The vehicle was reportedly returning to Rayagada from Berhampur.
Locals rushed to the scene and alerted authorities, after which an extensive search and rescue operation was launched....