India, Aug. 29 -- Berhampur: In a horrifying serial accident, a speeding truck- allegedly driven by a drunk driver- mowed down a man before crashing into two houses and a shop in Dharakote block of Odisha's Ganjam district today.
The incident took place on NH 59 near Dhaugaon Chhak early in the morning. The deceased was identified as Basant Parida (48) of Dhaugaon village.
As per reports, the truck bearing registration number ODO2AV3366 ran over Parida when he was going to relieve himself in the morning. Moments later, the vehicle crashed into two houses and an adjoining shop before coming to a halt.
The driver, allegedly drunk, attempted to flee after the vehicle stopped but villagers who gathered at the spot managed to catch hold of...