Woman succumbs
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, February 11 2020:
A woman who was hit by a speeding oil tanker on the night of February 10 at around 9.30 pm near Traffic Point, Senapati succumbed to her injuries today, reports our correspondent.
The lady is identified as one V Thone, aged about 55 years, w/o of Kh Shelley of Rikhumai Taphou, Senapati.
The oil tanker was reportedly heading towards Dimapur when the incident took place.
It is reported that the deceased lady along with her husband were returning home from their evening walk when the speeding truck knocked the lady down.
The injured victim was immediately rushed to the district hospital by Senapati police personnel but reportedly succumbed to the grievous injuries.
The driver of the truck reportedly ran away after the incident when police caught hold of the truck near Khongnem after a hot pursuit.
The police brought the truck bearing registration No.NL07A-4048 to Senapati police station but the driver of the truck could not be identified as he had fled the scene.