Mishap kills kid
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 01 2016 :
A speeding van reportedly hit three members of a family who were heading home from school around 2.30 pm today at S Kotlian village in Churachandpur district, killing one at the spot, reports our correspondent.
Sources said Niangdoikim alias Kimjolie (9) presently reading class IV at CTHS Torbung, her younger sister, Uniky (6) class B and their mother identified as Hoithiannei alias Thiante, (32) an assistant teacher at the same school were walking along the road when a van reportedly hit them from behind.
Niangdoikim succumbed at the spot while the mother and the younger sibling received multiple injuries.
The mother who was reportedly still unconscious when she was brought to the hospital was later in the day operated upon by doctors after she regained her senses and is said to be out of danger while the girl also received treatment for her injuries.
The family is said to have lost their father not long ago, sources said.