Two dead, three hurt in road mishap at Ukhrul village
Source: Chronicle News Service / R Lester Makang
Ukhrul, August 13 2021:
At least two persons died on the spot, and left three others critically wounded in a road accident in Chingjaroi Ngachaphung village under Chingai block in Northern Ukhrul on Friday.
The mishap reportedly occurred when a Shaktiman truck with a trip load of sand and around 30 persons on board, suddenly developed brake failure and ran backward down a slope.
As the vehicle lost control of its course, many of the passengers attempted to get off and in the process, the vehicle knocked down and killed two persons instantaneously, sources said.
The tragic incident occurred around 4:20 pm.
The deceased have been identified as R Kahaola, d/o (L) R Khokham and T Songayin, s/o T Yaruingam.
Both were residents of Chingjaroi Ngachaphung village.
Meanwhile, of the three persons injured, two of them were said to be in a critically condition.
M Laknokla, w/o M Yaruingam and M Thotshim s/o M Angradi have been referred to district hospital Ukhrul for further medical examination, the source said.