At least 20 feared dead as minibus collides with trailer truck near Assam's Kaziranga

GUWAHATI: At least 23 people, including college students, are dead after a mini-bus carrying around 40 passengers collided head-on with a trailer truck on a national highway near Kaziranga on Friday afternoon.According to the information, the mini-bus was travelling from Jorhat in upper Assam towards Guwahati.Officials said that the accident occurred at Rangajan near Hathikuli Tea Estate in Kohora range on National Highway 715.Cabinet minister Atul Bora, who reached the accident spot minutes after the accident, said, “I have been informed by the administration that at least 20 were killed in the accident.

The impact on the mini bus indicates over speeding. However, the circumstances leading to the fatal road accident will come out during investigation.”The injured passengers were admitted to the Kohora Model Hospital, near the accident spot, from where 13 injured have been referred to Jorhat Medical College and Hospital.The accident was such that the mini-bus was damaged completely by the impact.Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma stated, "I am deeply distressed by the tragic accident in Kaziranga earlier today.

All of Assam stands with the affected families in this hour of grief. Our foremost priority now is to ensure that the injured receive the best possible medical care without delay. State Minister Atul Bora is at the site and personally overseeing the relief arrangements. I pray for the swift recovery of the injured and for strength for the bereaved families."You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Guwahati | Silver Rate in Guwahati | Bank Holidays in Guwahati | Public Holidays in Guwahati | Guwahati AQI | Weather in Guwahati | Petrol Price in Guwahati | Diesel Price in Guwahati | CNG Price in Guwahati | LPG Price in GuwahatiStay updated with the latest Guwahati news.

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