Myanmar Consul General in Kolkata Pyi Soe died in road accident in Giridih, Jharkhand after his car rammed into a truck injuring his wife and two others.
Soe, who was on the wheels, tried to save a motorcyclist when his car rammed into a truck passing by this afternoon in Nimiaghat area in Giridh district of Jharkhand.
The three injured persons -- Soe's wife Nayo, personal adviser Tingung and driver Vipin Sing -- were first taken to a hospital in Dumri and subsequently, referred to a hospital in Ranchi, the police said.
Civil Surgeon Kameshwar Prasad said all the injured persons were out of danger.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das expressed grief at the demise of Soe.
In his condolence message, Das said he prayed to god to give strength to the family at this sorrowful hour.
The chief minister also issued directions for a proper treatment of the injured.
Soe was appointed the Consul General in Kolkata on December 6 last year.
The diplomat succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
He was serving as the Consul General of the Union of Myanmar since December 2016.(ANI)
(Inputs from agencies)
