4 dead as bus falls into river in Meghalaya

Shillong (Meghalaya): At least four people died when a bus travelling from Tura to Meghalaya’s capital Shillong fell into the Ringdi River in Nongchram on Thursday at midnight, East Garo Hills Police said.

The police informed that a rescue team from Rongjeng and Williamnagar Fire and emergency services rushed to the area to help the victims.
The injured were shifted to Rongjeng PHC for medical assistance.

Meghalaya | Four passengers died after a bus travelling from Tura to Shillong fell into Ringdi river at Nongchram at 12 am. Injured have been hospitalised. Rescue operation for other passengers is underway: East Garo Hills Police pic.twitter.com/JvmD1dl6w6

— ANI (@ANI) September 30, 2021

There were nine passengers from Tura and 12 passengers from Williamnagar, the police further informed.

My heart goes out to the passengers injured in the unfortunate MTC bus accident at Nongchram Bridge. I wish them a speedy recovery. I extend my condolences to the families of those whose lives were lost. I pray the Almighty give them solace & strength during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/SRfOeiwqAR

— James K Sangma (@JamesSangma1) September 30, 2021