A devastating road accident near Kaziranga National Park in Assam has claimed the lives of 23 people after a container truck collided head-on with a mini bus. Several others sustained injuries in the crash, while rescue teams continued efforts to recover people trapped inside the badly damaged vehicle. Most of the deceased are reportedly students.
The accident occurred when a mini bus travelling from Bokakhat towards Nagaon collided with an oncoming container truck near Kaziranga. The impact was severe, leaving the mini bus extensively crushed and trapping several passengers inside its wreckage.
Soon after the collision, local residents and police personnel rushed to the accident site and began rescue operations. Emergency teams worked to retrieve passengers and recover bodies from the damaged mini bus.
The injured were initially taken to Kohora Model Hospital for medical attention. Those who sustained serious injuries were reportedly transferred to Jorhat Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment.
Golaghat Superintendent of Police Swapneel Deka confirmed that 23 people had died in the accident. He stated that rescue personnel were still working to recover bodies from the wreckage and indicated that the death toll could increase further.
Authorities have also stated that the exact number of passengers travelling in the mini bus has not yet been established. This has made it difficult to determine the total number of people affected by the accident.
According to the preliminary police investigation, speeding may have contributed to the collision. Investigators suspect that the mini bus was travelling beyond the permitted speed limit in the area near Kaziranga National Park. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle before crashing into the container truck coming from the opposite direction.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident. He conveyed his condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and directed the concerned officials to ensure that injured passengers receive proper medical treatment.
The accident has caused widespread concern, with rescue and recovery operations continuing at the scene. Authorities are expected to establish further details about the circumstances surrounding the collision as the investigation progresses.
