Assam: Auto driver killed after being run over by ASTC city bus in Guwahati

Guwahati: An auto-rickshaw driver was killed after his vehicle was run over by a city bus in Guwahati, Assam on Tuesday.

As per reports, the bus belonged to the Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC).

The deceased was identified as Hitesh Kalita.

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The bus which is an electric bus registered in December and launched with a massive fleet rammed into the auto-rickshaw in Khanapara.

The impact killed the auto driver immediately on the spot before any medical assistance could arrive.

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Further, some others were also injured on the spot.

Locals present on the spot alleged that the ASTC bus bearing registration AS202558 was being driven by its conductor/helper and not the designated driver.

Further, it was found that the bus also has two unpaid fines for unauthorised parking and obstruction of traffic movement.