Speeding dumper rams into villagers in Ri-Bhoi, 4 girls dead

Shillong, Oct 4: Four teenage girls have been killed after a speeding mini dumper rammed into them at Thadrang village of Ri-Bhoi on Friday night. Two others, including a 13 year girl, remain in critical condition.

The dumper truck ML05-AC-8447 was coming from Jowai side and proceeding towards Bhoirymbong when it lost control and rammed into five persons in the village which falls under Mawlasnai police outpost jurisdiction.

Three girls died on the spot after being rammed by the truck. Another girl who was rushed to Bhoirymbong CHC hospital died from her injuries on Saturday morning. One other girl remains in critical condition.

The truck that hit the girls also capsized after the accident leaving both driver and helper with injuries. The vehicle has been seized by police.

The four young victims who lost their lives in that tragic accident have been identified as

Miss. Phibanpyntngen Rynjah, 13 yrs, D/o Dishon Mynsong, R/o Thadrang Madan Lyngbah, PO – Mawlasnai, PS – Umiam, Ri-Bhoi,

Miss. Lashimti Nongrum, 13 yrs, D/o Lumlang Lamare, R/o Thadrang Madan Lyngbah, PO – Mawlasnai, PS – Umiam, Ri-Bhoi

Miss.Theresa Nongrum, 19 yrs, D/o Albishon Lamare, R/o Thadrang Madan Lyngbah, PO – Mawlasnai, PS – Umiam, Ri-Bhoi

Miss. Ridahunlang Nongrum, 13 yrs, D/o Silmai Nongrum, R/o Thadrang Madan Lyngbah, PO – Mawlasnai, PS – Umiam, Ri-Bhoi


The injured victims are Miss Iupharisa Nongrum, 11 yrs, D/o Krimon Nongrum, R/o Thadrang Madan Lyngbah, PO – Mawlasnai, PS – Umiam, Ri-Bhoi. She remains in critical care.

Ferlindes Rymbai, 34 yrs, S/o Ferlin Kharkongor, R/o Laitkor, EKH (Driver)

  1. ⁠Dwayne Dkhar, 31 yrs, S/o Maro Rymbai, R/o Khliehtyrshi, WJH (Helper)

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