Tragedy Strikes Twice: Road Accidents in Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi District
Two deadly road accidents occurred in Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi district, killing two people and injuring three others, with another crash earlier claiming the lives of four teenage girls. Police have launched investigations, and local residents call for enhanced road safety measures on the heavily trafficked National Highway-6.
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A tragic road accident claimed two lives and injured three others in Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi district when a speeding lorry collided with a government vehicle on National Highway-6 late Sunday night.
The deceased were identified as Sanbirth M. Momin, a driver with the Sports and Youth Affairs Department, and Smart Sangma. Meanwhile, police are investigating if the lorry swerved across lanes, as stated in their preliminary findings.
Authorities confirmed the lorry driver and handyman, under hospital care, will face arrest. This accident comes just days after a crash involving four teenage girls, intensifying calls for better road safety along NH-6.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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