GUWAHATI: On Sunday, a truck struck the vehicle that six people were travelling in, causing a tragic road accident in Meghalaya's Ri Bhoi district.
Initial reports state that the disaster happened near Sumer, Meghalaya, when a cement carrying truck crashed into a Bolero carrying the victims.
At Sumer in Meghalaya, the cement-laden truck's driver lost control of the wheel as it was travelling towards Guwahati. The truck struck the divider and veered into the opposing lane, striking a Bolero that was approaching from the opposite direction.
According to reports, the accident in Meghalaya claimed the lives of all six people inside the car, including the driver, priest, a deacon and three nuns from a missionary school headquartered in Bongaigaon, Assam.
The Bongaigaon bishop, Thomas Pulloppillil, expressed his sorrow at the tragic event and mentioned that, they received the unfortunate news at around 5’o clock.
It should be remembered that a voting official from Meghalaya lost his life in a car accident earlier in the day while receiving medical attention.
According to sources, the deceased, Chesan Marak, was hurt in an accident while travelling to Photamati with other election officials when they were at Tikrikilla in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills. Marak worked as a technical assistant for MGNREGA in the Gambegre Block and was based at the Jangrapara Polling Station as a resident of Tura, Meghalaya.
According to reports, the car's driver lost control and slowed down on the side of the road. The motorist left the scene immediately after the incident.
The injured were taken right away to a neighbouring hospital, and because Chesan had suffered serious injuries, he was sent for advanced care at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH). Regrettably, the Meghalayan poll worker passed away while receiving treatment for his injuries in the early hours of today.
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