TURA, JUNE 16: In a major bus accident in South Garo hills district, at least eight people died and several others were injured. The overcrowded Tura bound private bus (ML-08 A -7795) was on its way to Baghmara town, about 120 km from Tura.
Police have arrested the driver of the bus April M. Sangma.
The accident took place at Balsrigitim at around 9:30 am on Monday. The accident took place while the bus was making way for a sumo to pass. Unfortunately, the bus went tumbling down a deep gorge about 30 deep.
“It was an overcrowded bus. Four people died on spot and three others in the hospital. 20 people sustained injuries, three of them critical”, said South Garo hills SP Lakador Syiem.
One critically injured succumbed to his injuries near Dalu on his way to Tura Civil hospital. He was a working as an accountant at Sibbari PHC.
The deceased have been identified as Persunath M. Marak, 75, Bodresh Sangma, 60, Enila R. Marak, 38, Jasbina M. Sangma, 25, Robinath M. Sangma, 30, Banila Ch. Sangma, 30 and Wisbon M. Sangma, 20.
The bus left for Baghmara from Tura at 6:30 am. There were many government servants, who had board the bus. It had a capacity of 30 seats but got overcrowded on its way.- From Our Correspondent
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