Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 16 2010:
MLAs Danny Saiza and Wungnaoshang Keishing have extended financial assistance to the injured victims of the yesterday's bus accident at Nungshangkhong in Ukhrul district.
The two MLAs separately visited the injured victims who are undergoing treatment at the emergency ward of RIMS and extended financial assistance to all of them.
The passenger bus (Blue Dart, MN05E/0032) met an accident at Nungshangkhong near Patkai Christian Academy under Shangshak Police Station at around 1.45 pm yesterday.
The bus was coming from Ukhrul and heading towards Imphal when the unfortunate incident took place.
Two passengers died on the spot while over than 45 others sustained injuries.
In all 25 injured victims have been brought and admitted to RIMS.
On the other hand, a joint team of Naga People's Union, Imphal; Tangkhul People's Organisation, Imphal; Tangkhul Baptist Churches, Imphal and Tangkhul Katamnao Long, Imphal today visited the injured passengers and donated Rs 1000 to each of the 25 victims.
According to a statement issued by president of Naga People's Union, Imphal M Ngaranmi, condition of some of the injured passengers are still critical.
But the Director and the Medical Superintendent of RIMS have assured that maximum medical attention would be given to all.
Another team comprising Chairman, Vice Chairman and four members of ADC Ukhrul also visited the hospital and extended financial assistance to the victims.