Two died after being crushed by a rock

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaAugust 21, 2019

JOWAI: Two persons died when a large rock fell on them at a village in West Jaintia Hills District. 

The incident took place at Pynthorlangtein village on Wednesday afternoon, police  said. 

The deceased have been identified as Sumarbha Lipon (55) and Maker Lipon (45).

According to police, the duo was working in their stone quarry when suddenly a large rock broke off the hillock and fell on them. They died on the spot after being crushed by the rock.