Shocking: 23 Killed in Tragic Road Accident Near Kaziranga
At least 23 people lost their lives and several others suffered injuries in a major road accident near Kaziranga in Assam on Friday. A speeding Traveller vehicle crashed into a trailer, leaving many passengers trapped and prompting an immediate rescue effort.
The Traveller, registered as AS02AC6690 and heading from Bokakhat toward Nagaon, was carrying more than 35 passengers despite a listed capacity of 27. It struck a trailer bearing the number KA01AT0977. The driver of the Traveller has been identified as Abdul Masjid. Sources indicated that the vehicle included college students among other travellers.
Injured victims were taken to Kohora Model Hospital for treatment. Local residents reached the scene quickly and began rescue work. Reports noted that some occupants remained trapped inside the vehicle for a period after the crash.
Assam Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Atul Bora, who also represents the area as MLA, arrived at the site without delay and oversaw relief and rescue operations. He stated that the Traveller was travelling at very high speed and appeared to have violated speed restrictions near the park. According to the minister, the driver likely lost control, leading to the collision with the trailer.
The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation. Authorities continue to provide support to the injured and the families of those who died.
This tragic road accident near Kaziranga has drawn widespread attention across Assam and beyond. Further updates are expected as official inquiries progress.
