Girl killed in mishap
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 09 2012:
A girl motorist was killed instantly when a passenger bus knocked her down near the western gate of DM College, Thangmeiband around 3.30pm today while the pillion rider, the younger brother of the victim, miraculously escaped unhurt.
The deceased has been identified as Urikhinbam Dani (22) d/o U Nilakanta of Yumnam Leikai Lairembi Maning.
Information culled from the spot said that Dani was riding a TVS Scooter when a passenger bus (DN Raj) coming from Kangpokpi side hit her at the head.
Though she was wearing headgear, she died instantly at the spot.
Both Dani and her younger brother were returning home after visiting a friend when the incident occurred.
Miraculously, the pillion rider was unhurt.
The driver of the bus reportedly fled from the spot moment after the incident.
Taking the bus into its custody, Lamphel police registered a case in connection with the incident.