Mishap claims pillion rider
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 23 2014:
A pillion rider lost his life when a Yamaha FZR motorcycle he was travelling was hit by a speeding army truck at Samaram Lamkhai along Imphal-Moreh road under Kakching Police Station today.
Driver of the motorcycle was also badly injured in the accident.
The deceased has been identified as Yumnam Hemba 925) s/o Y Birchandra of Wangoo Laiphram Awang Leikai while the injured driver has been identified as Loitongbam Birachandra (35) s/o L Gourakeshore of Wangoo Tera.
Hi is undergoing treatment at Shija Hospital.
Reports said the motorcycle bearing registration no MN01Y-1291 was coming from Wangoo when it was hit by the army truck at Samaram Lamkhai.
However, the driver of the army truck did not stop the vehicle and headed towards northern side.
Police have deposited the dead body at JNIMS morgue for post mortem.