In a tragic incident, five persons were killed and three others were injured in a horrific road accident that took place Assam's Darrang district on Sunday afternoon.

As per sources, the incident occurred when the vehicle in which they were travelling in collided head on with a speeding truck.

Three of the deceased were identified as Faridul, Abdul Awaal and Ibrahim. The identities of the other victims are yet to be ascertained.

Sources said the victims were travelling towards Guwahati in a Swift Desire vehicle bearing registration number 'AS -07G- 6794' when the accident occurred.

Meanwhile, the injured were rushed to Mangaldai Civil Hospital for treatment.

Assam police have reached the scene and started and started an investigation into the matter.

More details awaited.