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23 killed in head‑on collision on restricted stretch near Kaziranga, Assam
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 12:46 AM
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A head‑on crash on a speed‑restricted road near Kaziranga National Park left 23 people dead, authorities said.
A devastating road accident on a restricted stretch near Kaziranga National Park in Assam claimed the lives of 23 people, according to the state police. The collision, described as a head‑on impact, occurred after a vehicle reportedly exceeded the speed limit and lost control on the narrow road.
Rescue teams and police arrived at the scene within minutes, extracting victims from the wreckage and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. Preliminary investigations suggest that speeding on the restricted section triggered the loss of control that led to the fatal impact.
The Assam police have opened a formal inquiry to determine the exact cause of the crash and to assess whether traffic violations contributed to the tragedy. Officials have also warned motorists to adhere strictly to speed limits, especially on roads passing through wildlife‑sensitive zones like Kaziranga.
Families of the deceased have been identified and are being informed, while compensation measures for the victims are being coordinated by the state government in line with existing road‑accident relief schemes.
Rescue teams and police arrived at the scene within minutes, extracting victims from the wreckage and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. Preliminary investigations suggest that speeding on the restricted section triggered the loss of control that led to the fatal impact.
The Assam police have opened a formal inquiry to determine the exact cause of the crash and to assess whether traffic violations contributed to the tragedy. Officials have also warned motorists to adhere strictly to speed limits, especially on roads passing through wildlife‑sensitive zones like Kaziranga.
Families of the deceased have been identified and are being informed, while compensation measures for the victims are being coordinated by the state government in line with existing road‑accident relief schemes.