Sivasagar (Assam), 02 November (HS): A scooty rider was killed after being hit by a 14-wheeler truck on BG Road in Assam’s Sivasagar district. The deceased has been identified as Biraj Singh, a resident of Station Chariali in Sivasagar.

According to reports on Monday, the truck hit the scooty with such force that the rider, along with his scooty, was dragged for nearly 200 metres. Singh sustained critical injuries in the accident and was rushed to a hospital for treatment, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The accident triggered concern among local residents, who alleged that the poor condition of the road was responsible for the mishap. They raised questions over the maintenance of the road and demanded attention from the concerned authorities.-----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash