16 people killed in Arunachal Pradesh road mishap

16 people killed in Arunachal Pradesh road mishap
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At least 16 people were killed and one critically injured when the vehicle where they travelled skidded off from the road and fell into a deep gorge in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Kameng district on Sunday, officials said.

At least 16 people were killed and one critically injured when the vehicle where they travelled skidded off from the road and fell into a deep gorge in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Kameng district on Sunday, officials said.

The incident occurred at around 12-35 pm, when a pick-up vehicle carried 17 people travelled on its way to Boha village skidded off from the road and fell into a deep gorge at Betchiling area under Kalaktang sub-division.

Arunchal Pradesh government officials confirmed that, 16 people died and one critically injured in the mishap.

Top officials of police, district administration and rescue team had rushed to the area.

Meanwhile, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul had expressed deep shock over the deaths and announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 2 lakh to the injured person.

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