Three labourers killed in accident

Koderma, Sep 6 (UNI) Three labourers were killed when a tractor in which they were travelling, fell into a 50-foot deep gorge near Nawalsahi under Markachchu police station, about 25 km from here today.

The accident took place at about 1400 when the tractor, carrying drilling materials to a stone mine, lost control because the road was soiled and muddy, poilce said.

Two of the deceased were identified as Birendra Majhi (22) and Basudev Majhi (23). Police said the identity of the third was yet to be ascertained.

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