Shillong, Oct 19: In a tragic incident, an 8-year-old girl died after being hit by a truck while attempting to cross the road in West Khasi Hills district.
The accident occurred on Monday at around 1 pm on the Nongstoin-Maweit road under Risiang village.
The deceased has been identified as Anisha Thyrniang, daughter of Shaidalin Thyrniang and Denis Mawdoh, residents of Risiang village.
According to information shared by Pynshai Kharbani, Secretary of Risiang village, the girl was trying to cross to the other side of the road when she was hit by a truck bearing registration number ML 07 B 1437.
The village authorities informed police about the incident and police personnel reached the spot to take necessary action.
