4 killed, two injured in sumo-truck collision in Bokajan

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BOKAJAN: As many as four people died on the spot while two others were severely injured in a road accident in the Balipathar area of Bokajan on Monday.

The incident took place near Baghjan over NH-39 when a Tata Sumo vehicle heading towards Dimapur rammed into a Tata truck coming from the opposite direction.

Four people died on spot while two others suffered severe injuries and were rushed to Bokajan Civil Hospital. Condition of the injured persons is critical. All the victims are resident of Longleng district of Nagaland and belong to the same family. They were travelling to Dimapur to attend a marriage ceremony.

Among the deceased are Poksham, Aabong, Kandat and Yongkai.

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