Guwahati: In a tragic incident, three persons were killed and another two injured in a road accident in Assam’s Goalpara district on Wednesday.
The deceased have been identified as Anarul Islam, Nur Islam and Biki Baishya.
According to reports, the accident took place on national highway 17 near Fafal under Dudhnoi police station in Goalpara district of Assam.
Police said the accident took place when the car the five persons – three dead and two injured – hit the backside of a truck.
“Three people including the driver of the car died on the spot while two others including a minor girl are injured.The two injured persons are being treated at a hospital,” a police said.
The car involved in the accident was travelling from Guwahati towards Dhubri.
The truck fled from the spot after the accident.
“Most of the accidents took place due to overspeeding and rash driving. The people who are driving car or vehicle should be cautious while driving,” said a police.
According to data avilable, Every year, approximately 1.5 lakh people dies on India roads, which translate, on an average, into 1130 accidents and 422 deaths every day or 47 accidents and 18 deaths every hour.
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