Guwahati, 19 October (HS): Five youths were killed and three others injured in two separate road accidents in Assam’s Darrang and Tinsukia districts, police said.

In the first accident, three youths lost their lives after a car collided with a trailer truck on National Highway 15 in Mangaldai, the headquarters of Darrang district, late on Sunday night. The victims were returning home after visiting Durga Puja celebrations when the accident occurred.

The deceased were identified as Ankuj Das, Pritam Das and Mithun Sahu. While Ankuj and Pritam died on the spot, Mithun succumbed to his injuries while being taken to hospital. Two other occupants of the car sustained serious injuries and are undergoing treatment.

In a separate incident near the Vishnu Temple at Das Mile in Jagun, Tinsukia district, a motorcycle collided head-on with a Suzuki vehicle late on Sunday night during Durga Puja celebrations.

The accident claimed the lives of Avinash Thapa (21) and Sahil Rai (22), both residents of Abar village. The two motorcycle riders sustained critical injuries and died while being taken to hospital.

Another youth injured in the Tinsukia accident was reported to be in serious condition and was referred to Dibrugarh for further treatment.----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash