At least 23 people died and seven others were injured in a collision between a bus and a truck that took place today in the state of Assam in northeast India, local authorities advanced.
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13/11/2026
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Lusa
Plink 23 people died and seven others were injured in a collision between a bus and a truck that took place today in the state of Assam in northeast India, the local authorities advanced.
“ Around 14:40 locals (11:40 in Lisbon), we received news of an accident in the Rangajan area, involving a frontal collision between a bus and a closed-box truck,” Golaghat district commissioner Biswajit Phukan told local news agency PTI.
“ The victims are being identified. According to information, some are from the Nagaon region and five from the Samaguri region,” he added.
The seven injured, including children, were taken to Jorhat University Hospital, and their health status is still unknown.
The accident occurred on a road near Kaziranga National Park, a popular tourist destination for the observation of Indian rhinoceros.
“ There are no words that can ease your pain, but I want you to know that you are not alone. The whole Assam is with them right now in mourning. Our main priority now is to ensure that the injured receive the best possible medical care without delay,” said Assam regional government chief Himanta Biswa Sarma in a message published on social networks.
Road accidents in India are frequent due to poor road conditions, poor condition of some vehicles and widespread disregard for traffic rules.
In 2023, according to the latest available official data, more than 480,000 Indian road accidents were recorded, resulting in nearly 173,000 deaths and about 463,000 injuries.