Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 17 2010:
A motorcyclist has been killed while the pillion rider suffered injuries following a collision with a water tanker near the Gwaltabi Khunou power sub-station last evening.
A police report said, the collision involving a Bajaj Pulsar motorcycle (MN05B/2260), heading towards Gwaltabi from Yaingangpokpi side, and the water tanker MN04A/2788) coming from the opposite direction took place at around 5.30 pm.
The victim has been identified as one James Baite (21) s/o Onlet of Gwaltabi.
James was pronounced dead when brought to Shija Hospital.
The pillion rider namely Paokhothang Baite (35) s/o Lunkhojang, also from Gwaltabi, is currently being treated at the private medical centre.
Lamlai police have reportedly begun investigation into the mishap.