GUWAHATI: At least 23 people, including college students, died after a mini-bus carrying around 40 passengers collided head-on with a trailer truck on a national highway near Kaziranga on Friday afternoon.According to the information, the mini-bus was travelling from Jorhat in upper Assam towards Guwahati.Officials said that the accident occurred at Rangajan near Hathikuli Tea Estate in Kohora range on National Highway 715.“The death toll is rising very fast. As per the latest information, doctors have confirmed that 23 people have died in the accident. The identities of the dead are being ascertained now,” said an Executive Magistrate of Golaghat districtCabinet minister Atul Bora, who reached the accident spot minutes after the accident, said, “The impact on the mini bus indicates over speeding. However, the circumstances leading to the fatal road accident will come out during investigation.”The injured passengers were admitted to Kohora Model Hospital, near the accident spot. Of them, 13 have been referred to Jorhat Medical College and Hospital.The impact of the collision completely damaged the mini-bus.Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “I am deeply distressed by the tragic accident in Kaziranga earlier today. All of Assam stands with the affected families in this hour of grief. Our foremost priority now is to ensure that the injured receive the best possible medical care without delay. State Minister Atul Bora is at the site and personally overseeing the relief arrangements. I pray for the swift recovery of the injured and for strength for the bereaved families.”Priyanka Gandhi also expressed grief over the deaths and extended her condolences to the bereaved families.She said, “The news of the large number of deaths in the horrific road accident in Kaziranga, Assam, is deeply saddening. May God grant peace to the departed souls. My deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.”Delhi CM Rekha Gupta also condoled the deaths and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.“Deeply anguished by the tragic road accident at Rongajan near Kaziranga in Assam. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of immense grief. May they find strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss. Praying for the swift recovery of the injured. Om Shanti,” she said.
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