Imphal: A driver of a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker was killed on Monday when his vehicle plunged into a gorge along National Highway 37, which connects Manipur’s Imphal to Assam’s Silchar via Jiribam, officials said.
The accident occurred near a stretch between Kambirong and Nungba in Noney district.
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Thounaojam Dharmendra, around 40, a resident of Yairipok in Thoubal district, died on the spot after the tanker fell into a 70-meter-deep gorge.
Authorities suspect a combination of technical issues and possible negligence contributed to the mishap.
A rescue team, comprising police, security personnel, locals, fire services, and civil administration officials, rushed to the scene following the incident. Manipur Police have registered a case under relevant sections and initiated an investigation into the accident.
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Officials noted that the fatality occurred amid heavy traffic, with over 200 vehicles moving from Imphal to Silchar via Jiribam.