Arunachal: Four killed in road mishap in Changlang
Dibrugarh: At least four persons, including the driver of a truck, were killed during a road accident in Changlang, Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday.
Changlang Superintendent of Police Kirli Padu informed that the accident took place in the 18-mile area under the Manmao police station of the district.
He said that the truck was loaded with bricks from a kiln in Kharsang.
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It was on its way to Manmao when the driver lost control of the vehicle after which the truck fell into a roadside gorge.
"Six persons were on the vehicle and three died on the spot, while the fourth died at Jairampur Hospital during treatment", the SP said.
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He further added that two persons were admitted in the hospital for further treatment.
Meanwhile, local authorities, including the police and district administration have launched an inquiry into the incident.