Guwahati: In a tragic incident, a person was killed and three others injured in a road accident in Assam’s Tinsukia district on Monday.
The incident took place on national highway 38 at Gopanari of the district, a vehicle collided head-on with an oil tanker.
According to sources, the deceased person was the co-pilot of an oil tanker.
At least three people including the driver of the vehicle are said to be in a serious condition.
They were immediately taken to Tinsukia civil hospital where they are currently receiving treatment.
However, the driver of the oil tanker fled the scene, sources said.
Sources further added that the vehicle was transporting a consignment of tea leaves when the accident occurred.
Meanwhile, police reached the spot and launched an investigation into the incident.
