Cement loaded truck meets with an accident in Patharkandi; 3 dead

In a tragic turn of affairs, a loaded truck has met with an accident in the bypass in Kunagram Karimganj. According to available information, the cement loaded truck  NL-01-K- 4098 was headed towards Agartala when it met with an accident.

As many as three have already died and two are still in critical condition. “The incident occurred yesterday night at around 11 pm. The truck loaded with cement was moving towards Agartala from Karimganj. The accident occurred at bypass in Kunagram when it entered a small bridge. With the help of public, an injured person was recovered and sent to Patharkandi Hospital and then subsequently to Karimganj Hospital,” said Sanjib Terang, OC of Patharkandi, Police Station.

He added, “Three dead bodies were recovered from the spot and two of them were recovered with the help of Karimganj SDRF. The deceased were identified as Nipindra Sobdokor, Bikram Dev, Rabindra Sobdokor and all hail from Tripura.”

The OC lauded the efforts of locals who actively participated in the recovery. The deceased were driving on the truck. The OC said there were drivers, handymen and it is possible that there were a few passengers on the truck.