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Speeding truck plunges into gorge at Shangbangla, one killed

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Shillong, Nov 29: In a tragic incident on Tuesday late afternoon around 10:00 pm, a person lost their life after a truck fell into a gorge at Shangbangla in Ri Bhoi District.

The deceased, whose name is yet to be identified, is the truck helper.

According to available information, the truck, bearing registration number WB-91-8529, was en route from Shillong to Guwahati, transporting Clinker. Reportedly, the vehicle was moving at a high speed but upon reaching a sharp turn at Shangbangla, the driver lost control, causing the truck to hit three shops and eventually plunge into the gorge.

Hap ka trok kit clinker sha riat Shangbangla, iap u nongbud mynsaw jur u nongñiah

Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the shopkeepers, but the property damage incurred was substantial.

Local residents swiftly alerted the police and officials from the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) to rescue the truck’s driver. Tragically, they discovered that the helper had succumbed to the accident. The helper’s body was recovered on Wednesday morning, while the injured driver was transferred to Civil Hospital Nongpoh for treatment.

Hap ka trok kit clinker sha riat Shangbangla, iap u nongbud mynsaw jur u nongñiah

Efforts by the police and NHAI officials are ongoing to retrieve the truck from the gorge.

It is worth mentioning, that the highway road at Shangbangla has sharp curves and the speeding vehicles poses a significant risk to the residents living there and operating shops along the roadside with many incidents has been reported in the particular area.

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