16 killed, 50 injured as truck overturns in northeast India
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Police say at least 16 people were killed and 50 injured when a truck taking them to a Sunday church service overturned after hitting a concrete barricade on a highway in India's remote northeast.
Police say some people were flung into a deep gorge in the mountainous area by the impact of the accident. The injured, some in serious condition, were hospitalised.
Arun Kembhavi, a Meghalaya state government administrator, says the driver apparently lost control of the truck at a sharp bend as he was speeding near Nongspung, a small town in the state.
Accidents are common on Indian roads, with most blamed on reckless driving, poorly maintained roads and ageing vehicles.
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Feb 26, 2017 05:14pm
More people are dying in road accidents in South Asia then any other place.
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Feb 26, 2017 05:18pm
RIP departed souls. Very unfortunate accident. May be because of irresponsible driver with unqualified licence obtained through corrupt practices in vogue.
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Feb 26, 2017 05:25pm
R.I.P. stay strong northeastern brothers.
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Feb 26, 2017 05:30pm
Very sad.
Letting them drive people like sheep in a truck needs some explaining too.
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Feb 26, 2017 06:31pm
Really sad. My sympathies are with the victims and their family members.
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Feb 26, 2017 06:56pm
Heart breaking our driving standards are so low. R.I.P innocent souls
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Feb 26, 2017 06:53pm
@Harmony-1© Yeah indeed we have bad standards yaar.
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Feb 26, 2017 10:46pm
Inna lillahi wa inna elaihi rajeoon
May the departed souls rest in peace and their families have patience
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Feb 27, 2017 12:10am
Sad lose of life due to negligence of authorities to enforce transport rules.
RIP
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Feb 27, 2017 04:02am
Sad news. Deepest sympathies go to the bereaved families who have lost their love ones.
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Feb 27, 2017 10:20am
No road safety in India. A country full of corruption and mismanagement all over.
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Feb 27, 2017 04:44pm
@IMTIAZ ALI KHAN - With the lack of comments here did you notice Indians lack sense of empathy? They just love to comment on 'shining India' news only :)
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