Mishap claims two
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 06 2013:
Two persons have been killed and one injured when a Scorpio jeep fell into a gorge along the Imphal-Jiribam highway at Awangkhul in Tamenglong district this morning.
Three persons were travelling in the Scorpio (MN-01X/5975) from Imphal to Rengpang when the jeep suddenly went out of control and fell into the gorge about 100 feet below at about 8.30 am.
Japuiwar Chiru alias Albert (38) s/o late Jataksong of Bungte Chiru but staying at Chassad Avenue and Ashin Kabui (42) of Rengpang were killed in the accident while Khukhup Haokip (35) s/o TT Haokip of New Lambulane escaped with some injuries.
Albert was driving the jeep and he died on the spot whereas Ashin succumbed to injuries at Shija Hospital.
Khukhup is being treated at Shija Hospital.
Corpses of the two deceased have been deposited at JNIMS mortuary as Nungba Police have registered a case in connection with the fatal mishap.