Guwahati: At least three persons were killed after being hit by a “speeding” vehicle in Assam’s Bongaigaon.
The incident was reported near the NH17.
As per locals, the vehicle (yet to be identified) came from behind and hit them.
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The vehicle reportedly mowed the trio at least 100 metres away from the main road.
Two of them died on the spot as being hit by the vehicle at a very high speed.
However, the other person died while being taken to the hospital.
The vehicle managed to flee from the spot before anyone could intercept.
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The deceased were identified as Manik Rai, Gopal Rai and Sourabh Sutradhar.
The police are trying to trace the vehicle involved in the ‘accident’.