Guwahati, November 13, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The death toll in the mini-bus and container truck collision near Assam’s Kaziranga has risen to 23, with preliminary investigations pointing to overspeeding and violation of traffic restrictions, police said on Friday.
Golaghat Senior Superintendent of Police Swapnanil Deka said the Traveller mini-bus had a history of traffic violations. It had received 12 challans involving penalties of Rs 38,500, which had been paid, while another penalty of Rs 4,000 remained outstanding.
According to police, the mini-bus was travelling at very high speed before the collision on Thursday. Investigators suspect that the driver lost control of the vehicle, resulting in the fatal crash with the container truck.
“The bus was running at very high speed and was violating restrictions imposed near the park. We believe the driver lost control before the vehicle collided with the container truck,” Deka said.
Police said the exact number of passengers in the mini-bus was yet to be established. Details about the injured and the identities of all the victims were also awaited.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed grief over the tragedy and said the government’s immediate priority was to ensure the best possible medical treatment for those injured.
“No words can ease their pain, but they should know that they are not alone. All of Assam stands with them in this hour of grief,” Sarma said in a post on X.
He added that Cabinet Minister and local MLA Atul Bora had reached the accident site and was monitoring relief and rescue arrangements. Bora said he came across the aftermath of the accident while returning from Guwahati and joined local residents in rushing the injured to hospitals.
Police are continuing their investigation to establish the precise circumstances of the crash.
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