Guwahati, 06 October (HS): Three members of a family were killed and three others seriously injured in a road accident in the Noagaon area under Khetri police station in Assam on Tuesday.

According to reports, the accident occurred when a car travelling from Khetri towards Jagiroad lost control and rammed into the railing of a national highway. Three occupants of the vehicle died on the spot, while three others sustained serious injuries.

The deceased have been identified as Ribul Ali (18), Monimai Begum (40) and Amir Uddin (40). The injured were identified as Putumai Begum (55), Anisu Sultana (10) and Rustam Ali (50).

The family had reportedly travelled to Guwahati airport as Rustam Ali's son was scheduled to leave for Kuwait. After dropping his son at the airport, the family was returning home when the accident occurred in the Khetri area.

Rustam Ali, who was driving the vehicle, survived the accident, while his wife Monimai Begum, son Ribul Ali and brother-in-law Amir Uddin killed.

Khetri traffic police reached the spot after receiving information about the accident and launched a rescue operation.-----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash