Mizoram: In the northeastern state of Mizoram, the final days of the year have turned tragic. At least five people, including one woman, were killed this morning (December 30) when a Maxi Cab Service (Tata Sumo) carrying eight passengers collided with a cliff in Chhungte, Champhai district.
Parthai (mother of an infant), Mungsiandawnga (37), a resident of Pakzang Village, Ginsiankhupa (32) of Sialtui Village, Tialliancheua (37) of Chichai Village, and Lallunghnema (36) of state’s Zokhawthar Village have been identified as the deceased.
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In addition to the five passengers, three other passengers, including an infant, were seriously injured. According to sources, the mishap occurred in the Champhai district’s Chhungte area when a passenger carrying a Tata sumo bound for Zokhawthar from Aizawl collided with a cliff.
Three injured people were taken to a nearby hospital in the Champhai district, and two of them were referred to the city for more advanced care in critical situations.
#Mizoram: Five people killed when a Tata Sumo fell from a cliff in Chhungte, Champhai District.#Accident pic.twitter.com/CAcYkpyjXV
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Three other passengers, including an infant, were seriously injured, according to sources.
Following the accident, the injured were taken to a nearby hospital in the Champhai district for treatment.
