At least 16 people were killed while over 50 others injured after a truck carrying over 70 people to a church overturned in Meghalaya's West Khasi Hills district around 8:30 am on Sunday (February 26). The truck was carrying nearly 70 people from three nearby villages, all of whom were heading to church," West Khasi Hills superintendent of police, Sylvester Nongtnger was quoted as saying by the Hindustan Times. Further details given by the Police said that the truck carrying more than 70 passengers overturned and several passengers fell into the deep gorge and the rescue team has been sent to the spot to assist the needy.
16 people dead in northern India after a truck carrying villagers to church overturned on a mountain road.