Kaziranga. A speeding mini bus and a container truck collided head-on on Friday near Kaziranga National Park in Assam. According to media reports, 23 people died in the accident. However, news agency PTI has confirmed 12 deaths. Most of the dead are students.
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The mini bus was badly damaged after the collision. Many passengers got trapped inside the bus. The rescue team cut the bus and took out the bodies. Information about the total number of people traveling in the bus is not yet known. According to local media, 12 challans had been issued to the vehicle that was involved in the accident. Of these, a fine of Rs 38,500 had been paid, while a challan of Rs 4,000 was still outstanding. This fine is imposed on overspeeding of commercial vehicles.
The bus was speeding, the driver did not follow the rules
Golaghat SSP Swapnil Deka told that the mini bus was going from Bokakhat to Nagaon. The bus was at high speed. According to preliminary investigation, the driver lost control, after which the bus collided with a container truck coming from the front. After the accident, the injured were taken to Kohora Model Hospital. The seriously injured passengers have been referred to Jorhat Medical College.
12 challans were issued for mini bus
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According to local media report, till now 12 challans had been issued for the mini bus. A total fine of Rs 38,500 had been paid on them. However, an invoice of Rs 4,000 was still outstanding. In Assam, there is a fine of Rs 4,000 for overspeeding a commercial vehicle.