Paradip, Sept. 23 -- A 21-year-old youth reportedly lost his life inside an ambulance after being trapped in a massive traffic jam in Paradip on Sunday evening. The victim, identified as Rakesh Das, son of Maheshwar Das of the Nehru Bungalow area, succumbed to his injuries while being shifted to Cuttack for treatment. His family members have blamed the traffic mismanagement during the Viswakarma Puja celebrations for the tragedy.

According to reports, Rakesh had met with a road accident near Ghanaghalia Bridge while travelling with a friend on a motorcycle around 4.30 pm. He was first admitted to Atharabanki Hospital, where doctors referred him to Cuttack. A private ambulance carrying him left around 5 pm.

However, the vehicle got stuck...