23 Feared Dead, Several Injured As Container Truck Collides Head-On With Mini-Bus In Assam's Kaziranga

New Delhi: At least 23 people are feared dead and several others injured after a truck collided with a mini bus in Assam's Kaziranga on Friday (November 13) as per reports. Rescue operations were underway following the accident, with emergency teams rushing to the spot.

The collision took place in the Kaziranga area, triggering a rescue operation as authorities worked to evacuate those trapped and assist the injured. The death toll is feared to be high, although further details regarding the identities of the victims and the exact circumstances leading to the accident are awaited.

The accident occurred at Rongajan, near Hathikuli Tea Estate in the Kohora range, along National Highway 715. The mini-bus was travelling from Bokakhat towards Nagaon when it collided head-on with a container truck.

According to reports, at least 23 people are feared dead in the accident. The casualty figure has not yet been officially confirmed, and the toll could rise as rescue teams continue retrieving bodies from the wreckage.

The impact of the collision left the mini-bus severely mangled, trapping several passengers inside. Police personnel and local residents rushed to the spot and began rescue operations to pull out those trapped in the damaged vehicle.

Most of the passengers travelling in the mini-bus were reportedly students. The injured were initially taken to Kohora Model Hospital, while several critically injured passengers were referred to Jorhat Medical College and Hospital for further treatment. 

Assam Chief Minister expressed deep grief over the tragic accident in Kaziranga, saying the scale of the loss had shaken the state. Extending condolences to the families who lost their loved ones, he said the people of Assam stood with them in this difficult hour. He added that the government's foremost priority was to ensure the injured received the best possible medical treatment without delay.

Assam Minister Atul Bora was present at the accident site and personally overseeing the relief and rescue arrangements. The Chief Minister also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured and strength for the bereaved families.