Kaziranga. A horrific road accident occurred on Friday near Kaziranga National Park in Assam. There was a massive head-on collision between a speeding truck and a passenger traveler near Rongajan. At least 20 people died in the accident, while many others were injured. The collision was so severe that the passenger car was badly damaged and many people in it got trapped inside. According to initial information, a large number of students were aboard the Traveller.
The train was going from Bokakhat to Nagaon
According to the information, the passenger traveler was going from Bokakhat towards Nagaon. During this time, he had a strong collision with a truck coming from the front near Rongajan. There was an outcry on the spot after the collision. Many passengers were trapped inside due to the vehicle being damaged. Seeing the magnitude of the accident, nearby people reached the spot and started rescue operations along with the police.
Teams busy in evacuating the passengers trapped in the vehicle
As soon as information about the accident was received, police and emergency relief teams reached the spot. A rescue operation was conducted to rescue the passengers trapped in the damaged traveller. The injured were immediately taken to Kohora Model Hospital, where they are being treated. Information regarding the condition of some of the injured was not immediately available.
Information received about boarding of students
According to preliminary information, most of the passengers in the Traveler were young students. However, the authorities have not yet made public the identities of the deceased. Senior administration and police officials are monitoring the situation at the spot. Along with relief and rescue work, traffic arrangements are also being handled.
Police searching for the reason for the accident
Police have started investigation to find out the cause of the accident. At present it is not clear whether the accident happened due to high speed, low visibility or any other reason. Officials say that detailed information related to the dead and injured will be shared after confirmation.