Guwahati: At least 23 people were killed after a minibus collided with a container truck in Assam’s Rongajan area near Kaziranga, triggering a major rescue operation.
The minibus was travelling from Bokakhat to Nagaon when it crashed into the truck. The impact left the vehicle severely mangled, trapping several passengers in the wreckage. Police personnel and local residents rushed to the spot and joined rescue efforts.
The injured were taken to Kohora Model Hospital for treatment. Preliminary reports suggest that the minibus may have been travelling at high speed when its driver lost control. Police are investigating the accident to establish the exact cause.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed condolences over the deaths and directed officials to ensure proper medical care for the injured. State minister Atul Bora visited the accident site to review the rescue operations.
The circumstances leading to the collision are being investigated.
