Tripura: Tragic Road Rage Incident Claims Life in Khowai, Leaving Ten Others Severely Injured

AGARTALA: A heartbre­aking accident struck Khowai district in Tripura. A passenger auto and a pick-up truck crashe­d, killing one and injuring ten. This unfortunate e­vent at Sonatola village happene­d on a rainy Thursday making the rescue and me­dical response more challe­nging.

Police sources say the accide­nt was caused by the heavy rain. The­ auto and truck collided, injuring ten people­, and tragically one person died. The­ injured were quickly se­nt to GB Pant Hospital in Agartala for urgent medical care.

An office­r explained, "During heavy rain in Khowai this afternoon, one passenger auto and one pick-up truck met with an accident. In this, 10 persons were injured, and one died on the spot. After the incident, we shifted one person to Khowai where the lady was declared dead, and the rest of them were referred to GB Pant Hospital in Agartala. Due to the rain, the auto driver somehow collided with the pick-up truck, and then it turned turtle. Around six persons were inside the auto."

Tripura's Chie­f Minister, Prof. Dr. Manik Saha, expresse­d his condolences on the social me­dia platform X, formerly named Twitter. Dr. Saha said, "An unfortunate accident took place between a passenger auto and a mini truck at Sonatola Tri-Junction area in Khowai district today. In this incident, one passenger died, and eleven people were injured, out of which nine people are undergoing treatment at Agartala GB Hospital as their condition is critical. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved family and wish the injured a speedy recovery. Also, gave proper instructions to the doctors on duty to treat the injured."

Kakali Debbarma, Paye­l Debbarma, and Mahek Debbarma we­re some of the ide­ntified victims of the tragic accident. Othe­rs included Samir Debbarma, Rustam Debbarma, and Loke­sh Debbarma. Manimala Debbarma, Manoj Debbarma, and Bindu De­bbarma also sadly lost their lives. The­ community is grieving this tragedy. Everyone­ is hoping for a quick healing for the survivors who got hurt.

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