Tragic Collision Claims Lives of Five Youths in Assam

A devastating accident in Assam's Sonitpur district has claimed the lives of five young individuals after their vehicle collided with a truck. The incident occurred near a petrol station on National Highway 15, leading to an immediate investigation by local authorities. The victims, all residents of Ghoramari Batabari, were traveling together in a microvan when the tragic event unfolded. Eyewitness accounts reveal the severity of the crash, with the vehicle veering off the road into a ditch. This heartbreaking incident has left the community in mourning as details continue to emerge.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 12, 2026, 12:55 IST

Fatal Accident in Sonitpur District

The vehicle carrying five occupants after the accident (Photo: AT)

Tezpur, Sept 12: A tragic accident in Assam's Sonitpur district resulted in the deaths of five young individuals when their vehicle collided head-on with a truck on Saturday.

The incident took place near a petrol station in the Mith Chapori region of Balipara along National Highway 15.

According to a senior police official, the crash occurred when the car, traveling under the jurisdiction of Rangapara Police Station, collided with the commercial truck.

The victims have been named as Har Gobinda Hajuwari, Nayan Swargiary, Papu Bora, Pranjal Bania, and Sanjay Mech, all hailing from Ghoramari Batabari.

Authorities have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Sanjoy Mech, Papu Bora, Pranjal Bonia, Nayan Swargwary, and Har Gobinda Hajuwari, respectively from left (Photo: AT)

“The accident resulted in the immediate death of all five individuals who were in the car,” the police officer confirmed.

Initial reports suggest that the victims were traveling in a microvan when a truck from the opposite direction crashed into them. The force of the collision caused the vehicle to veer off the road and plunge into a deep ditch, leading to the fatalities.

A local resident shared that the five youths were well-acquainted and lived in the same area.

“They were all from Ghoramari Batabari and were often seen together. Tragically, they lost their lives at the scene. Among them, three were married, while two were single, and all were under 40 years old,” the resident recounted.

The collision's impact was so severe that the bodies had to be extricated from the wreckage of the vehicle, according to the resident.

Police arrived promptly at the scene to begin their investigation, and further updates are expected.