Guwahati, July 20 (IANS) At least one person was killed and another critically injured in a hit-and-run accident involving a dumper truck in Assam on Thursday.
Witnesses reported that the two victims were on their morning walk when the accident occurred at the intersection of the Barpeta-Howly road.
According to police, the dumper truck that was involved in the crash left the site right afterwards.
Abu Zafar Mandal, a resident of Dablia Para in Barpeta town, has been identified as the deceased, whileAsik Hussain is recieving treatment at a nearvy hospital.
The police have initiated a search operation for the absconding driver.
–IANS
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