2 killed in mishap in Tamenglong
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 23 2012:
Two women were killed while 30 other passengers were injured when a passenger bus met with an accident near Khongjaron in Tamenglong district this morning.
A police source informed that the bus travelling from Tamenglong district headquarters to Imphal met with the accident near Khongjaron which is located just about 6 Kms away from Tamenglong district headquarters at about 6.30 am.
It is said that the driver lost control of the bus following a mechanical failure.
One of the deceased victims has been identified as one Thuidingliu Newmai (47) w/o late Hangke Newmai of Duijanglong Ward No 25 .
Some of the more seriously injured have been brought to Imphal while others have been taken to Tamenglong.
Meanwhile, Zeliangrong Students' Union has shared grief with the families of the victims who were killed and injured in the Khongjaron mishap.
Talking to The Sangai Express ZSUM secretary Chunkhuigai Kamei said that although the Government has approved the construction of 39 kms long Tamenglong-Khongshang Road, no work has been started so far.
The secretary also urged the transporters' organisations to operate service in hilly areas with vehicles of better condition.
Chunkhuigai Kamei also urged the Government to provide compensation to the families of the victims.
Meanwhile, six injured persons were brought to Imphal and rushed to RIMS Hospital for treatment tonight.