A severe collision between a truck and a minibus killed at least 24 people and injured seven others in Assam’s Kaziranga on Thursday.
Officials fear the death toll could rise further because several injured passengers remain in critical condition.
The tragic crash occurred at Rongajan, near Kaziranga, while the minibus was travelling from Bokakhat to Nagaon.
A Golaghat district Executive Magistrate told news agency PTI that doctors confirmed the rising casualties while authorities work to identify the deceased.
The massive impact severely mangled the minibus and trapped numerous passengers inside the wreckage.
Police personnel and local residents immediately rushed to the site and launched intense rescue operations to pull victims out.
Golaghat Senior Superintendent of Police Swapnaneel Deka confirmed that emergency teams are actively retrieving bodies from the destroyed vehicle.
Medical teams shifted the injured passengers to Kohora Model Hospital for urgent treatment.
Police investigations suggest the minibus driver was speeding and violated local traffic restrictions near the national park.
The driver likely lost control of the speeding bus before crashing directly into the container truck.
Rescue workers continue to clear the debris and search the accident site for any remaining victims.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed deep distress over the tragic loss of lives and offered condolences to the grieving families.
The Chief Minister stated that the entire state stands with the bereaved relatives during this difficult hour.
He assured the public that the government is prioritising immediate and quality medical care for all injured survivors.
Minister Atul Bora reached the accident spot to personally oversee the ongoing relief and rescue arrangements.
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