Kaziranga Bus-Truck Collision Claims 23 Lives in Assam

A devastating road accident near the Kaziranga National Park has turned into a massive tragedy, claiming the lives of 23 people on Friday. The horrific incident involved a head-on collision between a mini bus and a container truck on National Highway 715, leaving a trail of destruction in the Rangajan area.

The accident occurred near the Hathikuli Tea Estate within the Kohora range. The impact was so severe that the mini bus was almost completely crushed, trapping several passengers inside the mangled wreckage. Local residents and authorities rushed to the scene immediately to begin the frantic search and rescue operations.

Rescue Efforts and Rising Death Toll

While the initial reports from the police confirmed seven fatalities at the crash site, the tragedy deepened as more victims succumbed to their injuries. The death toll eventually climbed to 23 as several critically injured passengers passed away while receiving medical treatment. Rescue teams faced immense difficulty extracting victims from the wreckage due to the intensity of the collision.

Medical authorities have confirmed that those who survived but remain in critical condition have been shifted to Jorhat Medical College for advanced care. The local administration is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash to determine the exact cause of the collision.