Assam: One dead, another injured in Rangapara road accident amid Bihu celebrations

A fatal road accident in Rangapara late at night claimed the life of one person and left another critically injured. The accident occurred near the Hatibari Tea Garden, dampening the festive atmosphere of the ongoing Bihu celebrations.

The deceased has been identified as Ram Dayal Mahato, while the injured, Gobin Paik, is receiving treatment at Tezpur Medical College. Both victims are residents of Phulbari Tea Garden.

Eyewitnesses reported that the accident was caused by an unidentified vehicle that fled the scene after hitting the victims. Emergency responders and locals rushed to provide assistance, but Mahato was pronounced dead at the site of the collision.

Police are investigating the incident and are working to identify the vehicle responsible for the tragic accident.