Mongpyin 25 March
Approximately 14 people were slightly injured in a multiple traffic accident in Mongpyin Township, Eastern Shan State on 24 March.
A 12-wheeled truck bound for Taunggyi from Mongpyin driven by a man named Aung Myo Khaing, 42, from Mandalay rear ended a passenger hi-ace due to faculty braking system on a mountain slope, triggering the multiple traffic accident. At least 14 people were hurt in the accident and they were sent to a public hospital and are now receiving medical treatment.
In connection with the traffic accident, the truck driver is being questioned over reckless driving by the local police.—May Mon Htut (IPRD)
Translated by Kyaw Htike Soe
