13 hurt in bus accident at Ukhrul
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, April 04 2023:
At least 13 persons were injured when a bus carrying students of Pettigrew College overturned at Khararphung area under Ukhrul police station today at around 10.10 am.
The accident reportedly occurred due to brake failure.
Majority of the students injured are girls.
The injured were rushed to Leishiphung Christian Hospital at Meizailung for first aid and treatment.
The 13 hurt in the accident have been identified as Songachan Phinao (20), Themyo Kapai (20), Shimreithing RS (22), Leiyami Zingkhai (23), Sothingpam Chalamva (20), Sailak NG (19), Soshanla Mashangva (22), Chuiyorin Mashangva (20), Chihanmi Awungshi (20), Leiyawon Kapai (20), Mashun Mahongnao (24), Mayonlei Tangva (20) and handyman of the bus, Themboy Muinao of Ngainga village, Ukhrul.
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Immediately after the accident, locals as well as the Ukhrul police and Assam Rifles personnel rushed to the spot and helped evacuate the injured.
Somsai Battalion of the Assam Rifles provided vehicle recovery operation and cleared the road for resumption of traffic.
Meanwhile, Leishiphung Christian Hospital informed that Themyo, who suffered nasal fracture has been referred to Imphal while Songachan Phinao has been advised to attend dental OPD.