Nine persons were killed in an accident between a truck & an autorickshaw at Baitakhal, Patharkhandi today morning. The passengers were mostly women and children.
One injured is admitted to the hospital.
According to a report from sources, the accident happened at about 5 am.
The Assam Police were trying to trace the driver of the truck, who fled the scene after the collision.
Assam CM Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma Tweet,” I deeply mourn tragic death of 9 persons in an accident at Baitakhal, Patharkhandi this morning. One injured is admitted to hospital. @assampolice is trying to trace driver of the truck who had fled the scene after hitting the auto deceased were travelling in. Condolences.”
Patharkandi MLA Krishnendu Paul extended his condolences following the tragedy.
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