In a tragic road accident, 13 persons died while many were injured when a bus carrying more than 25 passengers fell into a narrow steep gorge at Phek town, Nagaland.
The incident occurred today at around 1.30 pm in between New and Old Phek, Nagaland.
The bus which was returning after the wedding ceremony of a Jessami village girl at Phek fell into a narrow steep gorge killing 13 persons including six women and seven men on the spot while more than four persons were in critical conditions.
The accident victims were rushed to Phek hospital for immediate treatment.
The passengers were travelling in a NST Mini bus from Phek.
Jessami CYS Chairman Khwezobe, Church chowkidar W Ayewebso, two spinsters and two bachelors have been identified from among the 13 victims.
The bodies would be brought back to Jessami village early tomorrow morning where a mass funeral would be organised at Jessami public ground.
Deputy Speaker and MLA from Chingai Assembly Constituency Preshow Shimray has deeply condoled the demise of 13 persons in the road accident.
Conveying his condolence to the breaved family members, the Deputy Speaker in a statement issued to the press late in the evening today prayed for the eternal rest of the departed souls.
Shimray also prayed for the injured persons and hoped for their fast recovery.
The Government and the district administration too have been apprised of the matter and urged to act fast so the bodies may be brought to Jessami village in good time.
Likewise the injured persons too may be taken to Imphal for medical treatment.
The Deputy Speaker also appealed to the Government to extend all possible assistance to the bereaved family members as well as to the injured persons.
Sunday 15 March 2015
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