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More than 50 people were critically injured in the accident in Jdohkroh village, 11 km from Nongstoin, the district headquarters of West Khasi Hills.
“Twelve people died on the spot and four succumbed to their injuries in hospital,”
Sylvester Nongtnger, the police chief of West Khasi Hills said. The dead included nine women and a 13-year-old girl. Nongtnger said all the victims were proceedings towards Nonglang village to attend the synod of Presbyterian Church.
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Quoting witnesses, the police officer said the accident occurred due to speeding.
“Nonetheless, we are investigating the cause of the accident.”