Saraswati puja tragedy in Guwahati: 26-year-old woman killed in an accident
In a heartbreaking incident that has shocked residents of Assam’s capital, a severe road accident occurred in the bustling Kahilipara area of Guwahati, resulting in the instant death of a young woman and leaving another youth in critical condition.The mishap involved a direct head-on collision between a 108 ambulance and a scooter, highlighting ongoing concerns about road safety in busy urban zones of Guwahati.
The deceased has been identified as Luna Bharadwaj, a 26-year-old resident of Uttar Salmara in Bongaigaon district. Reports indicate that Luna lost her life on the spot due to the impact of the collision. She was reportedly riding pillion on the scooter at the time of the tragic Guwahati Kahilipara accident.
Another individual involved, Achyut Baruah, a young man from Dergaon in Golaghat district, sustained grave injuries in the crash. He is currently undergoing treatment in a critical state at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where doctors are providing intensive care to stabilize his condition.
Eyewitness accounts suggest the accident took place during evening hours in one of Kahilipara’s high-traffic stretches, though exact details on the cause—such as possible overspeeding, negligence, or other factors—are under investigation by local traffic police.
This Guwahati Kahilipara accident has once again brought attention to the rising number of road mishaps in the city, especially involving emergency vehicles and two-wheelers. Authorities are urged to enhance traffic management and awareness campaigns to prevent such ambulance scooter collisions in Guwahati.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Luna Bharadwaj and the loved ones of Achyut Baruah during this difficult time. We will continue to monitor updates on this developing story and provide further details as they emerge from official sources.
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