IMPHAL, Feb 13: At least two persons were killed and 11 others injured when a passenger vehicle plunged into a gorge along the National Highway 37 in the Imphal-Jiribam sector under Tamenglong district.
According to reports, the incident occurred around 10 am today when the Imphal bound passengers vehicle (cruiser vehicle AS11/AC-19654) suddenly lost control and plunged into a gorge about 40 metres deep.
The identity of one of the deceased has been identified as one Thokchom Puinabati, 38, wife of Th Joy Sing of Jiribam Babupara.
The 765 BRTF and villagers nearby extended their help in the rescue operation, said the report.