Three advocates killed in road accident in Assam

Three prominent advocates of the Tinsukia Bar Association in Assam were killed and another was seriously injured in a road accident near Maithang Gaon of this district, police said today.

The accident occurred when the car of the advocates, who were returning from Arunchal Pradesh, overturned after hitting a tree late last night, police officials said.

The injured lawyer was admitted to hospital, he said.