Dharmanagar 9 Feb, 2025: A tragic road accident claimed the life of an elderly man and left four others injured while they were on their way to visit relatives. The incident occurred on Dighalbak Link Road under Dharmanagar police station in North Tripura district.
According to reports, on Sunday morning, a high-speed auto-rickshaw (TomTom) bearing registration number TR05A/2118 collided head-on with a mini goods truck (TR05G/1812) in front of the Yamaha Service Center on Dighalbak Link Road. The impact of the collision completely wrecked the TomTom, resulting in the instant death of an elderly passenger seated in the front.
In addition, four others, including the TomTom driver, two children, and a woman, sustained serious injuries. Witnesses at the scene immediately informed the Dharmanagar Fire Service, and firefighters rushed to the spot to rescue the injured. They were swiftly transported to Dharmanagar District Hospital, where they are currently undergoing treatment. The condition of the injured woman is reported to be critical.
The deceased has been identified as Abdul Latif, a resident of Purbo Botorsi. His body has been sent to the district hospital morgue for post-mortem, which is scheduled for Monday, after which it will be handed over to the family.
The accident occurred while all the victims were traveling to visit relatives in Ichai Tulgao, Kadamtala. Upon receiving the news, Dharmanagar police rushed to the spot, seized both accident-involved vehicles, and registered a case to investigate the cause of the crash.
