Assam: Man killed after being hit by vehicle in Guwahati

Guwahati: A pedestrian was killed instantly after being hit by a vehicle in Guwahati, Assam on Tuesday.

According to reports, the incident took place on National Highway 17 in the Basistha area.

An allegedly speeding vehicle, bearing registration number AS 25 V 4101, struck them while traveling from Basistha to Jalukbari.

The driver attempted to flee but was chased down and apprehended by the Garchuk police.

In a separate incident, a youth, Montu Bodo, suffered severe injuries after his motorcycle (AS 01 DX 5826) was hit by a speeding Renault Duster on the Bhangagarh flyover.

Bystanders reported that the car fled the scene, leaving Bodo lying on the road before passersby intervened.'

He is currently in critical condition at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.

Bhangagarh police have launched a search for the Renault Duster and its owner.