A collision between a minibus and a container truck on National Highway-715 near Kaziranga National Park in Assam’s Golaghat district resulted in 24 fatalities. Officials reported that 39 people were on board the minibus when the accident occurred around 1 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026.
Among the deceased were college students, according to local authorities. Fifteen individuals sustained injuries, with some in critical condition and receiving treatment at Jorhat Medical College and Hospital and the Civil Hospital in Golaghat. The Chief Minister stated that ensuring prompt and quality medical care for the injured is the highest priority.
Officials suspect that the minibus was speeding, a suspicion heightened by dashcam footage from the truck. The minibus was traveling from Golaghat to Nagaon. The truck driver and his companion reportedly sustained minor injuries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed their condolences for the loss of life and wished for the swift recovery of the injured. The Prime Minister’s Office announced an ex-gratia payment for the victims and their families.
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Source: thehindu.com
