Dibrugarh: Two youths were killed and three others injured after their car overturned and veered off the Majuli-Bogibeel Maatmora embankment-cum-road in Lakhimpur district shortly after midnight on Thursday.The accident occurred around 12.25 am on the Sisi-Tekeliphuta stretch while the five occupants were travelling from Majuli towards Bogibeel Bridge. The vehicle reportedly lost control, veered off the road and overturned.The deceased were identified as Pradan Baruah (24) and Bichitra Bora (25). Both died on the spot. The injured were Biswajeet Khanikar, Amarjyoti Saikia and Biswajeet Saikia.All five youths were residents of Mazgaon village in Bebejia under Dhakuakhana co-district. They were returning home after visiting Majuli.Survivor Amarjyoti Saikia said the car suddenly overturned while they were heading towards Bogibeel. He suspects the driver may have dozed off. Despite being injured, Amarjyoti contacted an ambulance and helped arrange medical assistance.Police from Dhakuakhana police station rushed to the spot and began an investigation. The bodies were sent to Lakhimpur Medical College and Hospital for autopsies.The injured received initial medical attention. Biswajeet Saikia, whose condition was stated to be critical, was referred to Assam Medical College and Hospital in Dibrugarh.
