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Woman injured in NH accident dies

Bhubaneswar: A woman, who was critically injured after being hit by a speeding SUV on NH-16 at Patrapada on Saturday, succumbed to her injuries at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Monday. The accident killed her eight-year-old daughter. The deceased was identified as Revati Roul. Revati, her daughter and two-year-old son were crossing the highway when they were hit by the car. Revati's son is undergoing treatment at AIIMS. Sources said Revati was the wife of home guard Manas Roul. Following Revati's death, residents of of Phuleswari Basti in Patrapada once again took to the streets and blocked NH-16 on Monday evening, halting vehicular movement. Residents had on Sunday held a similar protest, demanding the arrest of the driver, who is on the run. They also demanded the construction of a foot overbridge at the site. "It's been over 48 hours since the accident, but still the police have found no clues about the accused driver. In whose interest are police protecting the driver?" a protester questioned. As tension escalated, a team of commissionerate police, led by DCP Jagmohan Meena, arrived at the spot and tried to pacify the agitators and clear the traffic. "We have already identified the vehicle involved in the accident and seized it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Certificate in Technology MIT-TLIP Apply Now Undo Khandagiri police examined the CCTV footage from the day of the accident and identified the vehicle in record time," Meena said. He assured that the accused driver would be apprehended very soon. "We have identified the driver who caused the accident," the DCP said. Expressing grief over the demise of the woman and her daughter, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.