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23 Killed, 20 Injured in Bus‑Truck Collision Near Kaziranga, Assam
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 08:16 PM
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A collision between a passenger bus and a truck on a highway near Kaziranga in Assam has left at least 23 people dead and 20 injured, officials said.
A passenger bus travelling on the National Highway 37 near Kaziranga in Assam collided with a loaded truck on Tuesday morning, resulting in a massive loss of life. Preliminary reports confirm that at least 23 passengers have been pronounced dead at the scene, while another 20 sustained injuries ranging from minor cuts to serious trauma.
Emergency services, including the district medical team and local police, rushed to the crash site within minutes. Injured victims were transported to nearby hospitals in Golaghat and Jorhat, where doctors are treating them for fractures, head injuries and internal bleeding. The wreckage of both vehicles was cleared after several hours to restore traffic flow.
State officials, led by the Assam Transport Department, have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collision. Early indications point to a possible brake failure on the truck, but the inquiry will also examine driver fatigue, road conditions and adherence to speed limits. The department has urged commuters to exercise caution on the highway, especially during monsoon months when visibility and road grip are reduced.
The tragedy adds to a growing list of fatal road accidents in the northeastern state, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and improved vehicle safety checks. Authorities have pledged to review existing safety protocols and consider additional measures such as speed monitoring devices on high‑risk stretches of the highway.
Emergency services, including the district medical team and local police, rushed to the crash site within minutes. Injured victims were transported to nearby hospitals in Golaghat and Jorhat, where doctors are treating them for fractures, head injuries and internal bleeding. The wreckage of both vehicles was cleared after several hours to restore traffic flow.
State officials, led by the Assam Transport Department, have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collision. Early indications point to a possible brake failure on the truck, but the inquiry will also examine driver fatigue, road conditions and adherence to speed limits. The department has urged commuters to exercise caution on the highway, especially during monsoon months when visibility and road grip are reduced.
The tragedy adds to a growing list of fatal road accidents in the northeastern state, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and improved vehicle safety checks. Authorities have pledged to review existing safety protocols and consider additional measures such as speed monitoring devices on high‑risk stretches of the highway.