Nongpoh, Sept 22: A road traffic accident occurred this afternoon at around 3:25 PM on the Shillong-Guwahati lane of NH-06 near Dulongnar, Ri-Bhoi District.

According to police, a Scooty (registration number ML05T4679) ridden by Mariawan Kynta (27) of Khliehshnong, Cherrapunjee, East Khasi Hills, was traveling from Shillong towards Nongpoh when the rider lost control near Lay Bye Market, Dulongnar. The two-wheeler veered off the road and fell into a roadside drain, reportedly due to overspeeding.

The rider sustained injuries and was immediately rushed to Civil Hospital, Nongpoh for medical treatment by an NHAI patrolling vehicle, assisted by police personnel. Medical authorities have indicated that the injured will be referred to a higher centre for better treatment.

Meanwhile, the Scoo

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