HT Correspondent
DIPHU, March 3: A fatal road accident near Langparpan LP School, under Bokolia police station in Karbi Anglong on Monday claimed the life of a woman.
According to sources, the victim was riding a scooter (AS-09J6328) along NH-129 Doboka-Dimapur road when a speeding 12-wheeler cement-laden truck collided with her, resulting in her death on the spot. The accident occurred around 1:30 pm.
The deceased, a resident of Manai Terang Village, leaves behind two children. The victim was identified as Sermily Tissopi of 24 years wife of Bikrom Terang and a resident of Manai Terang village, under Bokolia police station of Karbi Anglong.
The truck driver fled the scene, abandoning the vehicle.
Police officials arrived promptly and took control of the situation, initiating an investigation into the incident.