Assam: At least 23 people were killed in a tragic road accident in Assam’s Kaziranga on Friday, while several others sustained serious injuries. The accident took place in the Rongajan area, where a passenger-laden traveller vehicle collided head-on with a container truck. The impact was so severe that the traveller vehicle was badly mangled.
Panic and cries for help followed the collision. According to initial information, several people were critically injured, raising fears that the death toll could increase. Cabinet Minister Atul Bora has left for the accident site.
Head-On Collision Between Traveller Vehicle and Container Truck
According to available information, the accident occurred in the Rongajan area of Kaziranga. A traveller vehicle carrying passengers collided head-on with an oncoming container truck. The impact was so powerful that the traveller vehicle was severely damaged, leaving its occupants with little time to react.
The accident triggered chaos at the scene. Local residents rushed to the spot and began assisting with rescue and relief operations. The extent of the damage to the traveller vehicle highlights the severity of the collision.
23 People Killed in the Accident
So far, 23 deaths have been reported in the horrific road accident, while several others have sustained serious injuries. Official information regarding the identities of those killed is yet to be released.
The accident has plunged the entire area into mourning. Local residents are also shocked by the loss of so many lives in a single incident. Concerns remain over the condition of those injured.
Death Toll Feared to Rise
Given the severity of the accident, the death toll is feared to rise. The exact cause of the collision and the circumstances that led to the traveller vehicle crashing into the container truck are yet to be established.
Taking note of the seriousness of the incident, Cabinet Minister Atul Bora has left for the accident site. Bora himself confirmed that 23 people had died in the accident.
The administration is yet to release further official details about the incident and the identification of the victims.
