Angul: In a tragic incident, three persons lost their lives in a road accident on NH 55 today morning. According to reports, a speeding truck hit a bike on the National Highway near Panchamahal in Angul District. All the three persons died on the spot. The deceased persons belonged to Derajanga village of Angul district. Vehicular traffic came to a standstill and tension prevailed in the area for some time.