In a tragic accident, an assistant professor was killed in Guwahati on Thursday night. The deceased has been identified as Runjun Dowerah. As per reports, she was an assistant professor of Animal Nutrition Department, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara.

According to eyewitnesses, Dowerah was riding her scooter and was hit by another one. When she fell down, a truck immediately ran over her. She was rushed to the GNRC hospitals but was declared brought dead.

Dowerah was from Machkhowa area in Dhemaji. Her husbandreportedly lives in Warangal in Telangana.

Meanwhile, the driver of the truck immediately fled fromthe scene.