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24 killed, including students, in bus‑truck collision near Kaziranga, Assam
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 12:37 AM
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A collision between a passenger bus and a truck near Kaziranga in Assam has left 24 people dead, among them several school students.
A passenger bus collided with a truck on a highway close to Kaziranga in Assam, resulting in the deaths of 24 people. Among the deceased were a number of school students travelling on the bus.
Emergency teams arrived quickly at the crash site and began rescue operations, extracting victims from the wreckage and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. Local authorities have confirmed the death toll and are coordinating with medical facilities for further assistance.
Police have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the collision and to assess any possible violations of traffic rules. The incident has reignited calls for stricter road safety measures in the region, especially for vehicles carrying students.
Emergency teams arrived quickly at the crash site and began rescue operations, extracting victims from the wreckage and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. Local authorities have confirmed the death toll and are coordinating with medical facilities for further assistance.
Police have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the collision and to assess any possible violations of traffic rules. The incident has reignited calls for stricter road safety measures in the region, especially for vehicles carrying students.