MARGAO - In a tragic accident at Banda in Assolna, a bus and a wedding car collided head on claiming the lives of two occupants of the car and injuring four others on Saturday evening. The car was proceeding towards the church for the nuptials with the bride, the bridesmaid and others.
The Cuncolim police informed that the bus was coming towards Margao from Assolna, while the car was proceeding towards Cuncolim, when the accident took place at around 4 p.m.
The names of the deceased were disclosed as Gregario Dias (39), a resident of Assolna, who was driving the car and Brenda Rodrigues (24), a resident of Pedda, Margao, who was the bridesmaid. The police said that Gregario died on the way to the Hospicio Hospital, Margao, in a 108 ambulance, while Brenda was declared dead on arrival at the same hospital. Brenda was initially taken to the NUSI hospital in Cuncolim, but later moved to the Hospicio Hospital as she had sustained serious injuries, the police said.
The police informed that the injured are Ms Emmie Fernandes, who is the bride, a resident of Benaulim, her mother, Ms Elvera Fernandes, Ms Maria and Rachelf (7), who are the neighbours. All were first rushed to the NUSI hospital and later moved to the Hospicio Hospital where they are undergoing treatment.
The bride, who suffered minor injuries, was later discharged from the NUSI hospital, and was married at the Cuncolim church.
The police took the bus driver into custody. His name was disclosed as Muktam from Margao. The police are recording statements in the accident.