A man and his sister were killed when a truck hit the motorcycle by which they were travelling near Mahipur Chhak in Balangir district on Tuesday.
The deceased were identified as Mantu Benia and Sanju Benia of Pangunia village in the Muribahal area of the district.
The duo was travelling by the two-wheeler on the Deogaon-Tusura road in the morning when the speeding rice-laden truck dashed against the motorbike, killing them on the spot.
Tension erupted in the area following the tragedy as irate locals staged a road blockade demanding compensation for the family of the deceased.
Police reached the spot and started investigation into the incident.