AGARTALA, Nov 16 (TIWN): In a shocking road mishap, two passengers died and at least 19 passengers were critically injured on Assam-Agartala National Highway-44 at Puran Bari area of Charilam under Bishalgarh police station, here today. The deceased were identified as- Najrul Islam Bhuiyan (23), resident of Rangamatia under Udaipur sub-division, Arun Achariya (50) said police. All of the injured passengers were immediately taken to the Bishalgarh sub-divisional hospital. But they were referred to GBP hospital in critical condition. They are undergoing treatment at GBP hospital now. According to the eye-witnesses, the massive accident was occurred due to the rush, negligence driving and overloading by the drivers of both vehicles.The incident took place at around 12.45 pm at Puran Bari area of Charilam, while a passenger vehicle (Max) bearing number TR01-D-4099 was proceeding towards Agartala from Sonamura, collided face with another passenger vehicle (Max) bearing number TR01-C-4484, which was moving towards Udaipur from Agartala. As a result, Najrul died on the spot while other passengers of both vehicles received grievous injuries on their persons. Most of the injured passengers are reportedly the residents of Sonamura.

The critically injured persons were identified as; Raju Das, Rekha Das, Santosh Saha, Jatan Das, Arun kumar Saha, Binod Das, Mukltar Hossain Bhuiyan, Jhutan Das, Faruk Miah, Jamsed Alam, Raju Singh, Matiyar Hossain Miah, Badul Miah, Ridhu Singh, confirmed police.

After receiving the information, a vast contingent of police rushed to the place of occurrence and sent them to hospital. Police seized both of the vehicles. A specific case has been registered at the Bishalghar police station in this regard. Police are investigating the matter.

Critically injured passengers being taken to GBP Hospital. TIWN Pic Nov 16

Critcally injured passengers being treated at GBP Hospital. Pathetic condition of GB Hospital as patients on the floor. TIWN Pic Nov 16

Critically injured passengers being taken to GBP Hospital. TIWN Pic Nov 16