23 Killed in Kaziranga Minibus Truck Accident
A fatal collision between a minibus and a container truck near Kaziranga National Park has left 23 people dead, including several students.
A devastating Kaziranga minibus truck accident claimed 23 lives on Friday, 13 November 2026, following a violent head-on collision. The crash occurred on National Highway 715 near the Hathikuli Tea Estate in the Kohora range of Assam, leaving the local community in deep mourning.
The victims included several school and college students who were traveling back home from their classes. The minibus was reportedly ferrying passengers between Golaghat, Jorhat, and Nagaon, while the container truck was en route to Upper Assam at the time of the impact.
Rescue Operations and Speeding Concerns
Emergency responders faced significant challenges due to the mangled state of the vehicles, working under intense pressure to retrieve those trapped inside the wreckage. Medical staff at the Kohora Model Hospital and Jorhat Medical College reported treating between 13 and 20 injured individuals, with several victims remaining in critical condition.
Police investigators are currently focusing on whether the minibus was overspeeding, as the limit on this stretch of NH 715 is strictly 40 kmph. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his profound grief on social media, noting the heartbreak of losing so many young lives near the wildlife corridor. The accident has once again reignited public debate regarding road safety and the need for better physical barriers on undivided highways in the region.