Kanwariya swept away in Odisha, eight injured in mini-truck accident

During a special month called Shravan, Hindu people called kanwariyas travel to rivers and streams to collect water.

They carry the water back as a gift for Lord Shiva.

In the state of Odisha in India, some kanwariyas went to a stream at night to fill their pots.

The current in the stream was very strong and swept two people away.

Firefighters rescued one of them, named Smruti Ranjan.

The other person was still being searched for.

Smruti Ranjan said the strong water came from a dam that suddenly released water.

In a different part of Odisha, a small truck carrying about 20 kanwariyas tipped over.

Eight people were hurt, and three were hurt badly.

The injured were taken to a hospital, and police said they were out of danger.