Tragic Road Accident Claims Life of ASHA Worker in Odisha

A heartbreaking road accident in Balasore, Odisha, has led to the death of an ASHA worker, Sukanti Nayak, while her daughter is in critical condition. The incident occurred when their motorcycle was hit by a container truck. This tragic event highlights the ongoing issues of road safety in the region. Read on for more details about this unfortunate incident.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 27, 2025, 09:55 IST

Fatal Collision in Balasore District

In a tragic incident on Friday night, an Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) lost her life, and her daughter was left in critical condition after their motorcycle was struck by a container truck loaded with fish in Balasore district.

The accident took place around 8 PM near Naskarpur village along the Jagannathpur-Phulbani road within the Bhograi block.

The victim has been identified as Sukanti Nayak, aged 45, who was the wife of Ramesh Nayak and hailed from Jodabali village in the Nilagiri block.

Sukanti was serving as an ASHA at the Raj Barhampur sub-centre.

She was riding as a passenger on the motorcycle when it was hit from behind by the speeding truck.

Her 23-year-old daughter suffered severe injuries in the accident.