Guwahati: At least five persons lost their lives in a road accident on Saturday night in Assam's Biswanath district.
According to reports, the incident took place on national highway 15 as the driver lost control over the vehicle and it overturned.
Of 20, who were returning from Rangajan in Gohpur after performing Husori, five people were killed on the spot.
Survivors accused the driver of being under the influence of alcohol while driving and misjudged a turning as he was overspeeding resulting in the vehicle turning over.
Reportedly, after the accident, the driver fled away from the scene.
Meanwhile, the injured persons were rushed to a nearby hospital, while those who received severe injuries, were shifted to Tezpur Medical College and Hospital (TMCH) for better treatment.
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