Shillong, March 9: Two men died in a road accident near Umran Dairy on the night of March 8, police said.
The victims were identified as Eliphast Umbah (24) from Umdohkha and Ribansuk Syngkli (29) from Bhoirymbong.
According to reports, the two were returning home on a scooty after attending the Ri Bhoi Presbyterian Synod Rangbah gathering at Diwon when the accident occurred at around 8 pm.
Eyewitnesses said the riders attempted to overtake a bus that was also returning from the Synod event. During the manoeuvre, the scooty was reportedly struck by the bus, leaving both riders critically injured.
Umbah was declared dead at the scene, while Syngkli was taken to Umsning Community Health Centre, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Personnel from the Meghalaya Police, including officers from Umsning Police Station, reached the spot soon after receiving information about the accident and began an investigation.
Police said the exact circumstances leading to the collision are being examined, including witness statements and the condition of the vehicles involved. The incident has left the local communities in mourning and has also raised concerns about road safety and night-time driving in the region.
