Mishap claims 5
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 19 2014:
At least five labourers have been killed while eight others were injured when a BRTF truck fell into a gorge near Irang bridge along Imphal-Jiribam highway in Tamenglong district at around 5 pm today.
Because of heavy rainfall coupled with the dilapidated condition of the highway, either the driver lost control or there was a technical failure which plunged the truck into the gorge, informed a source.
Five BRTF labourers were killed on the spot while eight others escaped with injuries.
Assam Rifles troops and BRTF personnel were engaged in rescue operations till the time of filing this report.
Although the injured victims have been brought to Imphal, details are awaited.