Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 25 2009:
Troops of 2nd AR provided medical treatment to the passengers who sustained injuries when the truck they were travelling met with an accident at about 2.30 pm yesterday near Aina village along Churachandpur-Leizangphal, about 7.5 kms away from district headquarters, conveyed a press release issued by the PRO of Hqs IG AR (S) .
Even as four passengers survived the accident, two passengers including a woman died on the spot.
On learning about the mishap, medical team of 2nd AR rushed to the site and provided emergency first aid to the seriously injured persons.
After first aid, the injured passengers have been referred to District Hospital Churachandpur.
The 2nd Assam Rifles is also providing a recovery van to pull back the truck which has fallen into gorge, added the release.