IMPHAL, November 25: A man lost his life while five others sustained injuries when a Tata Magic vehicle they were travelling was hit by a speeding Bolero jeep near Keishampat Junction Traffic Island today around 2.30 am.
The deceased has been identified as Yumnam Biren Singh, 52 son of Y Kolulo Singh of Wangoi Khaidem Leikai.
Reports said the Tata Magic plying along Mayai Lambi was coming with several passengers when it was hit by a fast moving Bolero jeep coming from Tiddim Road killing Y Biren Singh on the spot.
The four injured passengers were admitted to RIMS Hospital and are said to be out of danger.
A hawker identified as Konsam Johnson Singh, 20 son of K Bharat Singh of Khurai Konsam Leikai also suffered injuries in the fatal road mishap.
City Police have registered a case in connection with the incident. The dead body of Y Biren has been handed over to his family members after performing post mortem examination at RIMS morgue today.
The two vehicles and its drivers involved in the road accident have been arrested by police, the reports said.