Six persons were injured including a twelve year old girl when a auto bearing number TR 06 2644 overturned and fell into a paddy field at Khowai Sonatala Majumdar para on Tuesday. The injured persons are identified as Papiya Rudra Pal resident of Khowai Chebri area, Jayshree Deb resident of Khowai Sonatala, Ajay Das resident of Khowai Tabla bari, Monika Deb Dhar and her daughter Mista Dhar (12) residents of Khowai Ramchandra Ghat and Hirendra Chandra Shill Khowai Sonatala.
It was reported that the auto bearing number TR 06 2644 was heading towards chebri from Khowai motor stand, while overtaking another vehicle at Khowai Sonatala Majumdar para the auto overturned and fell into a paddy field. As a result all of the six passengers got injured.
The locals rushed to the spot and informed the fire service. After getting the information fire service personnel rushed to the spot and took them to the Khowai district hospital. From their two injured persons were referred to GB hospital.
According to the eyewitnesses the accident occurred due to the reckless driving of the auto driver.