Sonbhadra (UP), Feb 10 (PTI) A man from Odisha's Rourkela died and six others were injured when a car carrying them from the Maha Kumbh to their home collided with a bus here on Monday, police said.

The incident occurred in the afternoon when the car carrying seven pilgrims reached near Phulwar village.

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The deceased has been identified as Raktim Pujari (34), said Circle Officer Pradeep Singh Chandel.

While the body has been sent for post-mortem, the six injured have been taken to the community health centre in Duddhi, the official said, adding one of the injured -- Anita Sawai -- was referred to the district hospital as her condition was critical.

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