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Guwahati, November 14, 2026: A devastating Assam Road Accident near Kaziranga National Park in Assam has claimed 25 lives, sending shockwaves across the state. The accident occurred when a passenger Force Traveller collided head-on with a container truck near Rongajan in Golaghat district on National Highway 715.
According to the latest reports, 25 people, including 14 women and 11 men, lost their lives in the Assam Road Accident. Authorities have identified 23 of the deceased, while the identification of two others is still underway.
How Did the Accident Happen?
The accident took place on Friday afternoon, November 13, near Hathikuli Tea Estate in the Kaziranga area. The passenger Traveller was travelling from Bokakhat towards Nagaon, while the container truck was moving towards Upper Assam.
The two vehicles collided head-on, causing extensive damage to the passenger vehicle. The impact trapped several passengers inside the badly damaged Traveller, making rescue operations challenging.
Rescue Operations and Hospital Treatment
Police personnel, local residents and district administration officials rushed to the accident site following the incident. Rescue teams worked to evacuate passengers trapped inside the vehicle.
The injured were initially taken to nearby hospitals. Those requiring advanced medical treatment were referred to Jorhat Medical College and Hospital.
The district administration has also started arrangements for post-mortem examinations and transportation of the deceased to their respective hometowns.
Overspeeding Suspected, Investigation Underway
Preliminary reports suggest that overspeeding and possible loss of control may have contributed to the collision. The accident occurred on a stretch of National Highway 715 where speed restrictions apply because of its proximity to Kaziranga National Park and its wildlife movement corridor.
Officials have also highlighted previous traffic violations associated with the passenger vehicle. However, investigators are yet to establish the exact circumstances that led to the crash.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed deep grief over the tragedy and extended condolences to the families of the victims. He also wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
The incident has once again raised serious concerns about road safety, speed-limit enforcement and passenger vehicle regulations in India. Strict compliance with traffic rules and effective monitoring of commercial passenger vehicles remain essential to preventing such tragedies.