Bhubaneswar: In a hit and run case in Bhubaneswar, a Hyva truck rammed into a car from the rear at Power House Square in Bhubaneswar and dragged it nearly 20 metres.
As per reports, the car was standing near the traffic post, waiting for the signal to turn green, when the Hyva truck, approaching from behind, rammed into the car. The truck then dragged across the junction for around 20 metres.
The car suffered severe damage and was left mangled after the collision. Despite the intensity of the crash, the driver and owner of the car escaped without physical injuries.
The Hyva truck driver told that exhaustion may have led to the accident. He reportedly stated that he had been driving through the night and failed to realise that the vehicle ahead was stationary at a red signal.
The police reached the spot and seized the damaged car and have detained the Hyva truck driver for further questioning.