Two killed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 09 2016:
Two occupants of a Shaktiman truck died while two others sustained injuries when the vehicle they were travelling in fell into a gorge along Tongjei Maril (Old Cachar) Road in Tamenglong district today around 10 am.
According to a source, the incident occurred while the occupants of the truck were heading to Khongsang from Khoupum Gaidimjang Part-II for a marriage ceremony.
The vehicle fell into a 100 metre deep gorge at a place 3 kms off Rengpang along NH-53.The deceased victims have been identified as Poudunlung Gangmei (30) s/o Kaphusin and Gaithuisin Kamei (45) s/o Gaikhuampou, both from Khoupum Gaidimjang Part-II.
The injured victims, including the driver, were administered first aid at Khongsang.
Later, they were taken to Imphal in the ambulance of the Coastal Construction, engaged in Jiri-Tupul railway project.
A case has been registered at Nungba PS in connection with the incident.