Six killed in two separate accidents after being hit by same truck in Assam

All the deceased are from Kokrajhar district. One person who has been injured is admitted at a nearby hospital.

Published on: Aug 12, 2024, 10:48:57 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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Six people were killed in two separate incidents after being hit by the same truck on National Highway 27 in Kokrajhar district of Assam in the early hours of Monday, the police said.

According to officials, the truck first hit a motorcyclist from behind in Bishmuri at around 5am, killing him on the spot. The driver fled with the vehicle from the spot but after a few kilometres hit a group of people in Kachugaon near the Mahamaya Temple.

“One person was killed in the first incident while five others died in the second. All the deceased are from Kokrajhar district. One person who has been injured is admitted at a nearby hospital,” Kokrajhar police superintendent Pushpraj Singh said.

The police have registered a case and a probe is on.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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