Two carpenters killed in hit-and-run near Morbi

Rajkot: Two carpenters riding on a motorcycle were killed after a speeding car hit them from behind near Ghutu village about 15km from Morbi town late on Monday night. The incident took place on the state highway connecting Morbi and Halvad.
Police said while Ramesh Rathod (47) died on the spot after a white car hit their motorcycle, his colleague, Ashok Vannarayan (40), succumbed to injuries at Morbi Civil Hospital.
According to police, the duo was returning to their home town Halvad from Morbi after finishing their days carpentry works.
Police has registered a case against an unidentified car driver and launched a manhunt for the accused.