Nagaon (Assam), 23 October (HS): Two people were killed on the spot and another was seriously injured in a head-on collision between a motorcycle and a car on National Highway 715 in Assam's Nagaon district, police said on Friday.

The accident occurred late Thursday night in the Radlu area of Kaliabor when the motorcycle and the car collided head-on. Two persons travelling on the motorcycle died on the spot, while another sustained serious injuries.

The deceased have been identified as Bhola Sautal and Kishan Sautal, while the injured person has been identified as Karan Sautal. He was rushed to Tezpur Medical College and Hospital for treatment.

Following the accident, the occupants of the car, including the driver, fled the scene. Police have taken custody of the bodies and sent them to a hospital for post-mortem examination.

A case has been registered in connection with the accident, and police have launched a search to trace the car and its driver.------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash