Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 19:
A 45-year old woman and a 13-year old girl died when they slipped from a moving bus and fell under the wheel at Meitram Awang Leikai under Nambol Police Station at about 4.30 am today.
The deceased are identified as Nameirakpam Ongbi Loidang Devi (45) and Ningombam Nirmada (13), d/o Ningombam Ingocha.
Both were residents of Meitram Awatig Leikai.
The unfortunate incident occurred while they were trying to board the bus which would take them for pilgrimage tour to various places.
According to report, today being the Thawan Purnima, considered an auspicious date day for the Manipuri people, the local womenfolk of Meitram A wang leikai hired a bus for a pilgrimage trip at various holy places.
In a mad rush to occupy the front seats, Loidang and Nirmada climbed the bus while it was changing the direc tion.
The sudden jolt of the bus made both of them, who were standing on the footpath, slipped and fell down on the ground.
The left wheel of the bus ran over them in the process.
They were rushed to RIMS Hospital immediately but breathed their last on the way.