A minor girl, who sustained serious injuries in a road mishap, succumbed to her injuries in Mokokchung on March 29. According to addl. SP and PRO of Mokokchung police, the accident took place when a bolero-pick up laden with 2000 litres of water collided with a “roadside mound” and plunged backward.
In the accident, two pedestrians- Akangmongla (40) and her six year old daughter sustained serious injuries. However, the minor succumbed to her injuries at Imkiongmeren Memorial District Hospital, Mokokchung, PRO said.
PRO said that the driver of the vehicle, Rongsennuken (28) son of Nuksangyuba of Kapayong sector was arrested and the case has been registered for further investigation.