Meghalaya truck accident killed at least 17 people and injured over 50 when a truck carrying more than 70 persons overturned in West Khasi Hills district, about 70 kms from Shillong. Those dead also included a 13-year old girl. “The truck was carrying more than 70 persons to a Church in village Nonglang when it lost control on the road and hit the roadside wall on the national highway, throwing most passengers down a deep gorge. While 12 persons died on the spot, five more persons have died till late afternoon,” West Khasi Hills district SP Sylvester Nongtnger said. Rescue and relief operations are on.The accident occurred at around 8:30 AM on Sunday and a case of rash driving has been registered. “The driver, who sustained minor injury has been arrested under Section 304(A), report said.

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