Imphal, Oct. 2 -- Three people, including two senior Indian Information Service (IIS) officers, were killed and another critically injured after their vehicle plunged into a gorge near Sialsuk in Mizoram on Thursday, officials said.

The victims were returning to Aizawl from Sialsuk, a tourist destination around 65 km from the state capital, when their Bolero reportedly veered off a steep and rugged stretch of road.

The driver was the only survivor among the four occupants. He sustained multiple severe injuries but remained conscious and was able to communicate after the accident.

The deceased were identified as Engam Pame, Additional Director General of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) Regional Office in Imphal; Nampibou Marinmai, Di...