Kaziranga Road Accident: 23 Dead, 7 Injured After Truck Collides With Minibus in Assam
At least 23 people were killed and seven others injured on Thursday when a truck and a minibus collided at Rongajan, near Assam's Kaziranga National Park.
GUWAHATI- At least 23 people were killed and seven others injured on Thursday when a truck and a minibus collided at Rongajan, near Assam’s Kaziranga National Park. Several of the injured are in critical condition, and officials say the death toll could rise further.
The minibus was travelling from Bokakhat to Nagaon when the collision occurred. The impact left the vehicle badly mangled and trapped several passengers inside. Police personnel and local residents rushed to the spot and began pulling people out of the wreckage. Rescue operations were still under way at the site.
“The death toll is rising very fast. As per the latest information, doctors have confirmed that 23 people have died in the accident. The identities of the dead are being ascertained now,” an Executive Magistrate of Golaghat district told Media Persons presents there.
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The injured were taken to Kohora Model Hospital, where several are reported to be in critical condition.
According to police officer, speeding may have caused the crash. “The bus was running at very high speed, violating restrictions imposed near the park. We think that the accident took place when the driver of the minibus lost control, and the vehicle collided with the container truck,” he said.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he was deeply distressed by the accident. “The scale of this loss has shaken all of us, and my heart goes out to every family that has lost a loved one. No words can ease their pain, but I want them to know that they are not alone. All of Assam stands with them in this hour of grief,” he said.
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Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi also extended condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery. He urged authorities to ensure that rescue operations continue and that the injured receive proper medical treatment.
