Meghalaya: 2 persons killed on way back from church meet after bus hits their scooter

Shillong, Mar 9 (PTI) Two persons were killed in Meghalaya's Ri Bhoi district after their scooter was allegedly hit by a bus when they were trying to overtake it, police said on Monday.

The accident happened near Umran Dairy around 8 pm on Sunday when the victims were returning from the Presbyterian Synod in Diwon, they said.

The men, who were riding a scooter, allegedly attempted to overtake a bus that was also returning from the Church gathering. During the attempt, they were struck by the bus, police said.

While Eliphast Umbah (24) of Umdohkha died on the spot, Ribansuk Syngkli (29) of Bhoirymbong succumbed to his injuries after being taken to the Umsning Community Health Centre, they said.

An investigation has been started to ascertain the exact cause of the accident, police said. PTI JOP SOM