Three persons have been reported died and as many as 27 people have been reported injured after a huge Tanker rammed inside a public ground where a Mela had been going on. The incident has been reported from Ranipool in Sikkim state capital Gangtok. As per sources, the huge vehicle’s brakes get failed unexpectedly causing it to rammed and crash into the Mela area, injuring and hurting several people there. So far it is not yet known of there has been any casualty.
Meanwhile, the injured people have been been rushed to Manipal and Singtam District hospitals. Sikkim Police has stated that a total of 30 persons have been hospitalized, out of which three have succumbed to their injuries. Meanwhile, the condition of three other injured persons are stated to be critical.
Afterwards, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang expressed his condolences to the dead and injured persons in the incident. Taking to social media, the Sikkim CM said that the affected persons are currently undergoing treatment.
I am deeply saddened by the tragic accident that occurred in Ranipool. Our officials from the Government and the District Administration have been tirelessly dedicated to rescue operations, and those affected are currently receiving treatment at Manipal Hospital, said Sikkim Chief Minister.
