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Woman killed, 2 injured in mishap at Verna highway

Woman killed, 2 injured in mishap at Verna highway

VASCO
A 39-year-old woman from Cacora-Curchorem died while two others were seriously injured in a mishap at Verna highway in the wee hours of Thursday morning.

According to sources in Verna Police, the accident occurred at around 4 am when the car driven by the deceased, Diksha Damodar Naik, collided with a trailer parked along the highway, killing her on the spot.

"There were two others in the car who were seriously injured and have been shifted to GMC hospital for treatment.”

“The car was moving from Panjim to Margao and after crossing the Verna Industrial Estate, the driver lost control and the car rammed into a stationary trailer outside the JCB showroom in Verna.

Verna police carried out the panchanama and the body of the deceased was later handed over to the husband after an autopsy.

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Centre drops 4 projects, finds justification in MPT's request

De-listing from port's master plan under the Sagarmala Programme based on consultation with implementing agencies

THE GOAN NETWORK
Published Dec 10, 2020, 1:12 AM IST
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