Dharmanagar, Tripura, 28th of October, 2026 : A tragic head-on collision between a high-speed auto-rickshaw bearing registration number TR05B2008 and a dumper truck bearing registration number TR02M1748 on the Panisagar Highway in North Tripura district claimed the life of the auto-rickshaw driver on Tuesday (27th October, 2026). Another person travelling in the auto-rickshaw sustained serious injuries.
According to preliminary information, the deceased auto-rickshaw driver has been identified as Kritika Das, while the seriously injured passenger has been identified as Bikram Das. Both reportedly hailed from Ward No. 4 of the North Deochhara area. Following the accident, both individuals were taken to Dharmanagar District Hospital. However, the attending doctors declared auto-rickshaw driver Kritika Das dead upon arrival. The other victim, Bikram Das, is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital for his serious injuries.
Meanwhile, the dumper truck driver reportedly fled the scene after the accident. Details regarding the steps taken to trace the absconding driver and the exact cause of the collision are yet to emerge, as the matter remains under investigation.As news of this tragic accident spread, an atmosphere of grief descended upon Deochhara and the surrounding areas. The death of one person and the serious injury of another have left the local community deeply saddened.
Residents are now awaiting further information on how the accident occurred, whether the absconding dumper driver has been identified, and what findings emerge from the police investigation.
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