Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 18 2009:
At least five persons including two boys and a young woman have been killed in a road mishap, while more than 35 others sustained injuries of varying degrees.
The tragic mishap took place at Modi village of Chandel district at about 5.30 pm yesterday.
A group of people numbering around 45 were returning to Chakpikarong from Chandel district headquarters in a truck (Shaktiman) before it met with the tragic accident at Modi village.
Five people died on the spot.
They have been identified as Lh Benahring Anal (13) s/o Lh Wanghring, HB Narola Anal (28) d/o HB Riithung, RT Hmantha Anal (14) s/o RT Wollum, SR Beropa Anal (35) s/o SR Mono and KL Khiti Anal (30) d/o KL Tunshel.
All of them belonged to Chakpikarong.
While 12 injured victims have been discharged from RIMS after treatment, Ws Ruwngwar and Sr Hringam are currently undergoing treatment in the Orthopaedics ward of RIMS.
Twenty other injured passengers were also treated at Chandel district hospital.
It is reported that they were returning home after watching the final match of the Thungam Cup football tournament held at Maha Union Govt Hr Sec School ground at Chandel district Hqs.