- Seven critically injured individuals shifted to Jorhat Medical College for advanced treatment – 35 people were on board the passenger vehicle; truck driver taken into custody
Kaziranga (Assam): The death toll from a head-on collision between a truck and a passenger vehicle (Traveller) in Rangajan, Kaziranga (Assam), has risen to 23. This has been confirmed by the medical officer at Kohora Hospital. Seven people, who sustained critical injuries in the accident, have been shifted to Jorhat Medical College and Hospital (JMCH) for better medical care.
It is reported that the driver of the passenger vehicle, Majid, and the helper, Subhash—both residents of Kechuwali in Nagaon district—also lost their lives in the accident. A total of 35 people were on board the vehicle. The truck driver, who sustained an injury to his hand, has been taken into custody.
Eight of the bodies have been kept at Bokakhat Hospital, while the remaining bodies are at Kohora Hospital.
Given the severity of the accident, there are concerns that the death toll could rise further. A pall of gloom has descended over the entire area. The administration and relevant agencies are engaged in relief and rescue operations.
Upon receiving news of the incident, Assam government minister Atul Bora and senior police officials arrived at the scene to assess the situation. Speaking to the media, Minister Bora expressed his grief over the tragedy and wished for the speedy recovery of those injured.
