Guwahati: A 21-year-old student died Friday evening in Dibrugarh. A speeding dumper truck crushed her as she cycled through the Chiring Chapori area around 6 pm on July 17. The vehicle, bearing registration number AS06AC 8859, hit the victim and the rear wheel ran over her head. She died on the spot.
The victim hailed from Margherita and lived in a local hostel while attending school. Her death sparked immediate outrage. Residents gathered to protest, demanding stricter enforcement against heavy vehicles speeding through city streets. Police arrived shortly after the collision to recover the body. They have launched an investigation into the wreck.
Local sources confirmed the details of the crash, stating, "The incident triggered panic and outrage among local residents, who demanded stricter enforcement against reckless driving by heavy vehicles operating within the city." Officials are still working to piece together the final details of the fatal encounter.
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