The accident occurred at Sarkar Chowk, under Dhula Police Station, while the youths were returning to their homes in Kharupetia after visiting Durga Puja pandals in Mangaldai town.
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Mangaldai: Three youths were killed and three others seriously injured after a Hyundai Verna car carrying six people rammed into a trailer on National Highway 15 in Assam’s Mangaldai during Saptami night amid Durga Puja celebrations.
The accident occurred at Sarkar Chowk, under Dhula Police Station, while the youths were returning to their homes in Kharupetia after visiting Durga Puja pandals in Mangaldai town.
Two of the victims, identified as Ankuj Das and Pritam Das, died on the spot. Both were residents of Ward No. 7 in Kharupetia. A third youth succumbed to his injuries while being taken to Guwahati for treatment.
The three injured youths, identified as Sagar Saha, Mithun Saha and Sonai Sarkar, were rushed to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) for treatment. Their condition was reported to be serious.
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