Khallikote, March 5 -- Two youths were killed on the spot as the motorcycle on which they were travelling hit a utility pole after the duo lost control of the two-wheeler near Bania-Chikili road under Khallikote police limits in Ganjam district.

The deceased youths were identified as Pintu Pradhan and Ganesh Pradhan, both of whom belonged to Kalinjipalli village of Chikili panchayat of the district.

According to a police source, three youths were on their way back home riding the ill-fated vehicle after attending a wedding function at Bania when the fatal mishap occurred. Unfortunately, the motorcycle collided with a utility pole on the roadside. Two of them died on the spot due to the road mishap.

The injured was rescued by some local...