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17 churchgoers killed, 62 injured in Meghalaya road mishap

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At least 17 people were killed and 62 injured when a truck ferrying them to a church service overturned after hitting a concrete railing in Meghalaya‘s West Khasi Hills district today. The incident took place around 8.30 AM at Nongspung village, about 11 km away from the district headquarters Nongstoin.

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Those seriously injured were taken to different hospitals including Shillong Civil Hospital and NEIGRHIMS. People from three villages — Nginiong, Mawbyrkong and Nongbudum — were travelling in the truck and were on their way to Nonglang village for attending a Synod (church service).

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Meanwhile, Meghalaya Health minister Roshan Warjri visited the city hospital and met the injured persons. Meghalaya Home Minister HDR Lyngdoh expressed condolences to all the bereaved families.

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