Cuttack— A road accident involving the vehicle of Odisha's Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister, Krushnachandra Patra, occurred on Wednesday near Barang, Cuttack. The incident took place when a concrete mixer truck collided with the minister's car, according to police reports.

Fortunately, the minister's vehicle only suffered damage to the front end, and there were no injuries reported. Following the accident, Patra switched to another vehicle to continue his journey back to Bhubaneswar.

Authorities from Barang police have apprehended the truck driver and are currently looking into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.