Tripura: 1 dead, 9 injured after head-on-collision between goods-laden vehicle and lorry in Sepahijala

In a devastating incident on Sunday late night, 9 laborers sustained serious injuries while another 1 died in a severe collision between a Bolero goods-laden vehicle and a lorry. 

The accident occurred at 11 PM near Charilam Motor Stand under Sepahijala District.

As per police sources, the laborers were on their way home after finishing work when their vehicle, the Bolero good laden truck collided with a lorry. 

“The impact was catastrophic, killing one labor instantly while nine others sustained severe injuries. The injured labourers were rescued and taken to Bishalgarh Sub-Divisional Hospital for initial treatment and from there they were rushed to GB Pant Hospital for further treatment”, said a cop.

The deceased was identified as Jahangir Mia, who died on the spot. The injured laborers were identified as Farooq Miah, Dulal Saha, Deepak Shil,  Milon Miah, Subal Miah, Suhail Miah, Abdul Miah, Ripon Miah and Nasir Miah

Upon hearing the news, the ruling MLA of Bishalgarh Sushanta Deb rushed to the Bishalgarh Sub-Divisional Hospital. Their swift response aided in the timely transfer of the injured to Agartala GBP Hospital.

Meanwhile, the body of Jahangir Mia was sent for post-mortem examination.
The driver responsible for the collision fled the scene immediately after the accident. Efforts are underway to locate and apprehend the individual responsible for this tragic incident.