India, April 28 -- Three people were killed, and one was injured after a rock fell onto a moving car traveling from Lengpui Airport to Aizawl in Mizoram on Monday, police said.

The incident occurred in the Pukpui area near the airport around 3.30 pm. Three passengers, including two women, were killed on the spot as their vehicle was crushed under the falling debris.

"We have not yet identified the victims, but three bodies have been recovered from the debris. There were reportedly four people in the vehicle. The driver, who sustained serious injuries, has been taken to Aizawl for treatment," an officer of the Sairang police station said.

The area near Pukpui is known to be prone to rock falls, with major incidents occurring almost ever...