NONGPOH:
A loaded truck, caught fire due to a short circuit at Shangbangla, Ri Bhoi district on March 9.
According to reports, the truck which was loaded with various commodities was journeying towards Shillong from Guwahati.
Fire fighters reached the spot immediately and doused the fire as it started spreading to the near by forest. However, the truck caught fire again in the morning but the concerned authorities were able to put the fire out.
Further, no casualties have been reported.