At least 23 people were killed while several others were injured in a horrific collision between a passenger bus and a container truck in the Indian state of Assam.
The accident took place on Friday on a highway near Kaziranga National Park in Golaghat district of Assam, which is included in UNESCO’s World Heritage list.
According to police, around 30 people were travelling in the bus and it was heading towards a nearby district when it collided with the container truck. The driver of the truck was also injured in the accident.
Superintendent of Police of Golaghat district, Swapnanil Deka, said that 23 deaths have been confirmed in the accident while 7 injured people have been shifted to hospital. According to him, there is a fear that the death toll may rise further.
The Chief Minister of Assam expressed grief over the accident and said that a senior minister has been sent to the accident site to monitor the relief activities.
According to the Chief Minister, providing immediate and best medical facilities to the injured is the top priority of the government.
The accident has created an atmosphere of grief and sorrow in the area. Rescue teams reached the spot immediately after the accident and started relief work. The injured were taken out from the bus and shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Police have started investigation into the causes of the accident. The road was closed for traffic for some time due to the accident, which was later restored. The authorities are collecting details about the victims and the injured persons.
The government has assured that all possible help will be provided to the affected families and the injured persons will be given complete medical care.
