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Arunachal: 2 teenagers killed in fatal collision at Borum bridge

Arunachal: 2 teenagers killed in fatal collision at Borum bridge

Itanagar, June 15 (UNI) In a tragic road accident, two young men lost their lives following a collision between a two-wheeler and a dumper truck at Borum Bridge near Naharlagun on Sunday.
The incident occurred this afternoon. On getting information a police team from the Naharlagun PS promptly reached the spot and initiated immediate action.
The dumper truck driver, identified as Md Hasanur Islam (22), a native of Borbam Pathar village under Bihpuria Police Station in Assam’s Lakhimpur district, and presently residing at Helipad Colony, Naharlagun, has been detained.

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