Locals blocked road after a woman died in a road accident on NH-16 at Randha Chhak under the Golanthara police station in Ganjam district on Wednesday.
According to reports, one Kanak Behera of Chikarada village was mowed down by a truck while she was crossing road in the morning.
Later, irate locals blocked the road by burning tyres and demanded compensation for the family of the deceased. Many vehicles remained stranded on both sides of the road due to the blockade.
Police have seized the truck and detained the driver for questioning.
Further investigation is underway. Residents of the area have been demanding construction of a flyover at Randha Chhak.