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Assam bus truck collision: The horrific road accident that took place in Kaziranga, Assam on Friday, November 13, left many families in deep shock. A passenger-laden Traveler collided head-on with a container truck coming from the front on National Highway 715 in Golaghat district. The collision was so severe that the Traveler was badly damaged and many people in it got trapped inside. Initial reports suggest at least 23 people may have been killed. However, the number of dead has been stated differently in different media reports. In such a situation, confirmation of the final official figures is necessary.
Traveler and container collide head-on near Kaziranga
The accident occurred near Hathikuli tea garden in Rangajan area of Golaghat district. According to initial information, the traveler was going from Bokakhat towards Nagaon. During this time he collided with a container truck coming from the front. There was chaos on the spot after the accident. The front part of the Traveler was badly damaged and several passengers were trapped inside the vehicle. As soon as information about the accident was received, police and local people reached the spot. The injured were taken out by carrying out relief and rescue operations. Initial reports have revealed that about 40 people were traveling in the Traveller. College students are also said to be included in these. However, detailed official information regarding the exact number of passengers and identity of the deceased is yet to be revealed. After the accident, the injured were taken to nearby hospitals. Information has been given that seriously injured passengers will be referred to big hospitals for better treatment.
fear of high speed
According to initial information, the high speed of the traveler is being said to be the possible reason for the accident. However, the reason for the accident can be confirmed only after investigation. Police is investigating the matter. It is also a matter of investigation as to how many passengers were in the Traveler at the time of the accident and whether the vehicle was running as per the prescribed capacity or not. It has also been claimed that information related to the challan of the Traveler has come to light. According to this, earlier 12 challans had been issued for the vehicle, on which a fine of Rs 38,500 had been deposited, while one challan of Rs 4,000 was said to be outstanding. However, independent verification of this invoice information has not been available. Therefore, it cannot be considered as the cause of the accident or evidence of negligence.
Chief Minister expressed grief, kept an eye on relief and rescue
After the accident, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed grief over the incident and expressed condolences to the families of the deceased. He said that providing better treatment to the injured is the priority of the government. Relief and rescue operations are being monitored by the state government. Information has also been given that Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Atul Bora will reach the spot and take stock of the rescue operations. At present the police is investigating the accident. Official information regarding the identity of the dead, condition of the injured and the actual cause of the accident is awaited.