1. Tragic collision in Assam’s Dergaon.
2. A bus carrying 45 passengers collides with a coal-laden truck.
3. 14 lives lost, 27 critically injured.
Guwahati, Jan 03: A tragic accident unfolded in Assam’s Dergaon when a bus carrying 45 passengers to Tinsukia’s Tilinga Mandir collided with a coal-laden truck coming from Margherita. The incident occurred around 5 am on Wednesday, resulting in the loss of 14 lives and leaving 27 others critically injured.
The ill-fated bus, part of a picnic party that commenced their journey at 3 am, collided head-on with the truck as they approached their destination.
The impact of the collision led to severe injuries among the passengers, prompting a swift response from the police.
Authorities rushed to the accident site, rescuing the injured and transporting them to Jorhat Medical College. Reports indicate that several of the injured individuals are in critical condition, emphasizing the gravity of the incident.
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Tragically, the bodies of the 14 passengers who lost their lives in the collision were recovered from the scene. The deceased were subsequently sent for post-mortem examinations as part of the investigative process.
Law enforcement agencies are actively probing the circumstances surrounding the collision, seeking to determine the factors that contributed to this devastating incident. As the community grapples with the aftermath, the focus remains on providing medical care to the injured and conducting a thorough investigation to ascertain accountability.
