Three women were killed in the early hours of Sunday after the hatchback they were traveling in collided with a stationary truck near Gate Hospital at Mathgharia in Narengi, Guwahati. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene immediately following the crash and remains at large.
Details of the Fatal Collision
The accident occurred around 3:40 am when the vehicle, bearing registration number AS01GP0562, was reportedly heading towards Narengi. The car crashed into a truck parked on the roadside with such force that the vehicle was left completely mangled.
Traffic police officials reported that the hatchback appeared to be moving at a exceptionally high speed. After the initial impact with the truck, the car struck a divider and toppled multiple times.
Police personnel arrived at the scene around 3:50 am to find all three victims inside the wreckage. While two women died on the spot, the third was found alive but trapped.
Victims Identified
The deceased have been identified as Puja Saha of Goalpara, Akanshya Saikia of Sivasagar, and Neha Khan of Bongaigaon. Police confirmed that Saha and Saikia were both employees in the admission department of Royal Global University.
An acquaintance of Akanshya Saikia, who shared paying guest accommodation with her, noted that Saikia had gone to stay at a friend’s place on Saturday. Sources indicated that Saikia had informed her PG owner she would be staying with her friend, Puja Saha, that night.
Ongoing Police Investigation
Authorities have launched a search operation to locate the absconding driver. Preliminary investigations reveal that the hatchback is registered to a resident of Dhemaji and had been rented to a travel agency.
Police officials stated that their priority is locating the driver, though attempts to contact those linked to the travel agency have been unsuccessful as their phones are currently switched off.
As part of the ongoing probe, police have seized the truck involved in the accident and are working to contact its owner.
Potential Next Steps
The investigation is likely to focus on the travel agency’s records to identify the driver and determine the terms of the rental agreement. Police may likewise analyze the truck’s positioning to determine if its placement on the roadside contributed to the collision.
Further details regarding the exact sequence of events leading to the crash are expected as the probe continues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the victims of the Mathgharia accident?
The victims were Puja Saha of Goalpara, Akanshya Saikia of Sivasagar, and Neha Khan of Bongaigaon. Puja Saha and Akanshya Saikia were employees in the admission department of Royal Global University.
What caused the severity of the crash?
According to traffic police, the vehicle appeared to be traveling at a very high speed, causing it to ram into a stationary truck, strike a divider, and topple multiple times.
What is the status of the driver?
The driver fled the scene immediately after the crash and is currently absconding; police have launched a search operation to trace him.
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