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Five Killed in Mizoram Road Accident
way2barak, April 21: Five people were killed when a pickup truck traveling from Rajiv Nagar to Marpara collided with another truck in West Phaileng town, 25 km sway from Mamit district Hq today at 10:50 am.
Three people died on the spot while two others died of their injuries after being taken to hospital.
Police said the deceased were identified as Dev Kumar Chakma, Bonomota, Ayushi Chakma, Siki Chakma and Kajola.
Members of West Phaileng Dinthar Branch of YMA came forward to rescue the people. The injured were rushed to W. Phaileng Hospital while six in critical condition, were brought to civil hospital at Aizawl .
The pick-up van was carrying 25 passengers and was 30 meters long.