Guwahati: Home Guard Dies in Accident at Flyover Construction Site

GUWAHATI: A middle-aged home guard on flyover construction duty lost his life in an accident at West Jyotinagar in Guwahati's Bamunimaidam on Saturday night, according to an official from the Chandmari police station.

The official stated, "The incident took place around 10:40 pm at the construction site. The victim, identified as Padeshwar Kalita, was reportedly struck from behind by a heavy vehicle, according to eyewitnesses. He was immediately rushed to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital but succumbed to his injuries during treatment."

Meanwhile, earlier this week, a fatal road accident occurred in Mishajan, Sivasagar, claiming the life of a pedestrian and leaving two motorcyclists seriously injured. The deceased was identified as Chandra Kalita (55).

According to reports, he was walking down the road when a speeding motorcycle hit him. Locals rushed to the scene, but unfortunately, Chandra Kalita succumbed to his injuries on the spot.

The two riders on the motorcycle sustained severe injuries. With the help of local residents, they were immediately transported to Sivasagar Civil Hospital for emergency medical treatment. The injured were identified as Munna Bora and Piku Bora, both of whom were undergoing treatment.

Authorities registered a case under vehicle number AS 04 AE 8395 and launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Further details were awaited.

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