Five people killed, 22 other injured
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 05, 2012:
At least five people including the driver were killed and 22 others sustained injuries when the bus (NLN/7307) in which they were travelling fell into a gorge 300 feet deep near Makhan village in Senapati district around 4.30 pm yesterday.
They were returning from Changwanamei after casting their votes when the mishap occurred.
The deceased were identified as driver Lokho (25) of Chakunamei, Mao; Keiyi Keinu w/o Asikho of Songsong village, Thangawan w/o Asiji Dikho of Chawangnamei village, Shengon w/o Athikho of Soso village and Nipuni w/o Honikhaiji.
The post-mortem on the bodies of the deceased was conducted at Mao Hospital today.
Members of Naga People's Front observed two minutes silence as mark of respect to the departed souls.