Two killed, 10 hurt as bus turns turtle
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 08, 2011:
At least two people have been killed while more than 10 sustained injuries as a passenger bus skidded into a roadside pond at Wabagai Keirak Terapishak under Kakching police station in Thoubal district this afternoon.
The passenger bus, Imoinu Express (MN-01/1229) was heading for Wabagai from Imphal as it rammed into a tree due to mechanical failure before it skidded into the pond at about 1 pm today.
Sapam Jugesana (40) of Thounaojam Makha and Elangbam Ongbi Ibema (30) of Hiyanglam Awang Leikai died in the mishap.
While Jugesana died on the spot, Ibema succumbed to injuries at RIMS.
It is reported that 11 injured passengers including Ibema's one year old son have been admitted in RIMS.
Some other injured victims were also rushed to a private clinic at Wabagai.