Diphu, Apr 19 (PTI) At least three persons standing beside a highway were killed and one person was injured when a vehicle hit them in Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Tuesday, police said.

The accident took place in Dengaon area when the victims were standing beside NH 39 with a stack of bamboo that they had collected from nearby jungles.

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The deceased have been identified as Biren Engti, Sarthe Timung, and Monai Ronghang, while Dhonsing Teron was injured.

Police said overspeeding may have caused the accident.

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The injured has been admitted to Diphu Medical College and Hospital, they added.

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