Guwahati, 13 November 2026: A very horrific road accident has occurred near Kaziranga National Park in Golaghat district of Assam. In the massive collision between a high-speed mini bus and a container truck loaded with passengers in Rongajan area, 23 people died tragically on the spot, while many other passengers were seriously injured. Police have confirmed this tragic accident. Golaghat District Commissioner Biswajit Phukan said that after the accident, immediate relief and rescue operations have been carried out and the injured have been shifted to the nearby hospital. According to local reports, there were more than 35 passengers in this mini bus.
While giving information from the spot, Senior Superintendent of Police of Golaghat, Swapnil Deka said that the work of taking out the dead bodies from the bus is going on and the death toll may still increase. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the mini bus was running at breakneck speed and had violated the speed control rules applicable in the National Park area. There is a possibility that the driver may have lost control of the steering before colliding with the container truck. Chonkavanaro traffic record of this traveler bus has also come to light during police investigation. Earlier, 12 challans were issued on this vehicle for violation of rules including overspeeding, for which a fine of Rs 38,500 had to be paid, while a fine of Rs 4,000 is still pending.
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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed immense grief
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed deep condolences on this tragedy by posting on the social media platform 'X'. He wrote, “I am deeply shocked by the tragic accident in Kaziranga. This loss has shaken us all. In this hour of grief, the entire Assam stands with the families of the victims.” The Chief Minister further said that it is being ensured that the injured get the best medical care without any delay. Minister of State Atul Bora has reached the spot and is personally inspecting the rescue operations.