Northeast Desk, 2nd September: A heart-wrenching incident occurred on September 2 when a 53-year-old woman lost her life in a horrifying collision. She was struck by a speeding vehicle from behind near Padumpukhuri gate in Dimapur.
The victim, identified as Madhu Mala Debbarma, was taking her morning walk with a friend on the NH-29 stretch close to Padumpukhuri gate when an Alto car crashed into her from behind.
According to initial reports, the vehicle, after hitting the victim, hastily fled the scene but went on to collide with a scooter before crashing into a road divider. The sole rider of the scooter sustained minor injuries, while one of the car’s three occupants, including the driver, also suffered minor injuries, as reported.
Madhu Mala Debbarma, originally from Tripura’s Sepahijala, was residing near Life Bible College in Purana Bazaar.
The driver, identified as Titova Chishi, aged 38, is presently in police custody, awaiting further investigation into the tragic incident.