Tragic Collision in Assam Leaves 26 Dead and Many Injured

Severe Accident in Kaziranga

Guwahati, Nov 14: In a tragic incident in Kaziranga, Assam, a collision between a minibus and a container truck has resulted in 26 fatalities, with seven of the 18 injured individuals currently in critical condition.

Education Minister Ranoj Pegu announced that postmortem examinations for the deceased will take place at Swahid Kushal Konwar Civil Hospital in Golaghat and Jorhat, after which the bodies will be sent home via ambulances.

The severity of the situation is highlighted by the fact that seven patients are receiving intensive care at Jorhat Medical College Hospital.

“The other 11 injured individuals are stable and being treated in hospitals in Jorhat and Golaghat. The state government will cover all medical expenses for the injured,” Pegu stated.

Additionally, arrangements will be made to transfer patients to specialized facilities if they need more advanced care.

Medical professionals from Gauhati Medical College Hospital and Assam Medical College Hospital in Dibrugarh have been dispatched to assist with the treatment and postmortem processes.

Initially, 20 individuals were admitted to hospitals in the two districts, but two later succumbed to their injuries, raising the death toll to 26.

In a concerning development, an infant whose guardians have not yet been located is currently under medical care at a Golaghat hospital. Among the deceased are three sisters from one family.

The investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing. Pegu emphasized that strict measures will be enforced if the inquiry reveals any violations of speed regulations.

This incident has reignited discussions about speed limits on the 60-km highway stretch, where a maximum speed of 20 km/h is mandated in designated animal corridors, with speed-monitoring cameras installed at intervals.

Authorities are looking into whether any speed violations contributed to this tragic accident.