At least 23 killed in Assam bus and truck collision
A minibus and a container truck collided near Kaziranga National Park on Friday, leaving many injured.
At least 23 people were killed and 20 others were injured after a minibus collided with a container truck near Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Friday, according to reports from Scroll and The Federal.
The accident occurred at Rangajan on National Highway 715 in the Golaghat district. The minibus was travelling from Jorhat to Nagaon, while the container truck was heading towards Upper Assam, a senior police officer said.
An official told PTI that the minibus was allegedly speeding in violation of restrictions imposed near the national park. A Golaghat district administration official said an investigation would be conducted to determine if the vehicles violated traffic norms, such as exceeding speed limits or carrying passengers beyond seating capacity.
The Executive Magistrate of Golaghat district told reporters that the identities of the deceased are being ascertained. Among the dead were two women, including several college students who were returning from classes.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he was deeply distressed by the accident and stated the government would provide the best possible medical care to the injured. Minister Atul Bora reached the site to oversee relief and rescue operations.
The injured were taken to Kohora Model Hospital, with some critically injured patients referred to hospitals in Bokakhat, Golaghat, and Jorhat Medical College and Hospital.