The goods laden truck (NL registered) that allegedly ran over an auto driver on the evening of April 6 at 6th Mile, Chümoukedima. (Morung Photo)
Morung Express News
Dimapur | April 6
Tragedy struck once again on the NH-29 Dimapur-Chümoukedima four lane road when a goods laden truck coming from Dimapur side ran over a pedestrian (Naga) at 6th Mile, Chümoukedima instantly killing the victim on the spot.
According to eye witness reports, the victim was reportedly a male auto drive, belonging to the Angami community, who was attempting to cross the road when the tragic accident occurred. The victim was supposedly in his 40s to 50s. It was also revealed that the truck has been identified as a Nagaland registered vehicle that had been heading towards Kohima direction.
A preliminary police report stated that the accident occurred around 6:00 pm in the evening. The victim’s body has been shifted to the District Hospital for necessary procedure. At the time of filing this report, the accused driver is said to be absconding after fleeing from the spot whereas the truck is under police custody.
