Dibrugarh, Oct 23: Two youths were killed after their car crashed into a roadside tree on National Highway 37 near Dibrugarh University in Assam in the early hours of Thursday.
The deceased have been identified as Rishiraj Maut, 20, a native of Chabua who resided in Tinsukia, and Lakshyajyoti Phukan, 21, from Tingkhong.
According to reports, the accident occurred at around 3 am when the car, bearing registration number AS-06-AK-0199, was travelling from Dibrugarh city towards Borbaruah. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to veer off the road and crash into a tree.
Police recovered the bodies and sent them for post-mortem examination. The vehicle has also been seized as part of the investigation.
A police officer said preliminary findings indicated that overspeeding had caused the accident.
“Most of the accidents are happening due to high speed. People should understand the value of life,” the officer said, urging motorists to drive responsibly.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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