From Our Correspondent
NONGPOH, Nov 29: In a tragic incident which occurred in Ri-Bhoi on Tuesday night, a clinker-laden truck (WB 91 8529) met with a catastrophic accident resulting in the death of the helper onboard. The driver of the truck sustained grievous injuries when the vehicle’s brakes failed, causing it to plunge into a deep gorge at Shangbangla, while en route from Shillong to Guwahati.
The unfortunate event unfolded around 10 pm on Tuesday when the ill-fated truck experienced a brake failure. The driver struggled to control the steering, leading the truck to breach the divider, collide with several roadside shops, and eventually plummet into the deep gorge. Promptly responding to the incident, law enforcement authorities reached the scene and were able to rescue the injured truck driver at around 11 pm. The driver was swiftly transported to Civil Hospital Nongpoh for medical attention. Tragically, the helper, who lost his life on the spot, could only be extricated from the wreckage on Wednesday morning. The deceased’s body was then transported to Nongpoh Civil Hospital for post-mortem examination.
In light of this distressing incident, the police have initiated a thorough investigation to ascertain the precise factors that contributed to the tragic accident.
The authorities are committed to uncovering the circumstances surrounding the brake failure and subsequent events leading to the fatality.