Kaziranga Road Accident: Death Toll Rises to 26 in Assam
The death toll from the tragic head-on collision near Kaziranga National Park has risen to 26, with authorities working to identify all victims.
The tragedy near Kaziranga National Park has deepened as the death toll from the recent road accident climbed to 26. Officials confirmed the increase on Saturday following updated reports from medical facilities, marking a devastating escalation in the casualty count from the initial reports.
The fatal collision occurred on Friday in the Rongajaan area of Golaghat district. According to police reports, a passenger vehicle and a container truck collided head-on, resulting in massive destruction. The accident has sent shockwaves through the region, affecting multiple districts and neighboring states.
Medical Teams Working to Identify Victims
Jintu Bora, the Additional District Commissioner of Golaghat, stated that the updated figures were received directly from Jorhat Medical College. While 24 of the deceased have been identified, two victims remain unidentified as medical teams continue their efforts.
To handle the grim task of post-mortems, three specialized teams have been deployed. This includes medical professionals from both Guwahati Medical College and Jorhat Medical College, with a total of 11 doctors currently engaged in the process. Ambulances have also been kept on standby to assist with any further emergencies.
The victims represent several different areas, highlighting the widespread impact of the crash:
- Nagaon District: Nine individuals have been identified from this area.
- Karbi Anglong: One victim was identified from this district.
- Bihar: One victim, 38-year-old Mohammad Rafiq Ali from Madhubani district, has been identified.
The district administration is coordinating closely with local authorities to assist grieving families and is arranging for vehicles to transport the bodies to their respective hometowns in a dignified manner. Officials are also in contact with the Nagaon district administration to finalize the identification of more individuals.
"The scale of this loss has shaken all of us, and my heart goes out to every family that has lost a loved one. All of Assam stands with them in this hour of grief," said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in a statement on X.