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Second Youth Dies After Jatinga Bridge Accident in Assam's Dima Hasao
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 05:47 PM
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A second young man has died from injuries sustained in the Jatinga Bridge accident in Assam's Dima Hasao district, bringing the death toll to two.
A tragic incident on the Jatinga Bridge in Assam's Dima Hasao district has claimed the life of a second young man, raising the death toll to two. The accident, which occurred earlier this week, involved a vehicle that lost control and plunged into the river below.
Local authorities have confirmed that the deceased was a youth, but details about his identity and the exact circumstances remain under investigation. Rescue teams were dispatched promptly, but the severity of the injuries sustained by the victims led to the fatal outcomes.
The Assam Police have opened a formal inquiry into the incident and are urging commuters to exercise caution while crossing the bridge, especially during adverse weather conditions. The community has expressed shock and sorrow over the loss of two young lives in a single event.
Officials have also requested that any witnesses or individuals with information about the accident come forward to assist the investigation. The incident has highlighted ongoing concerns about infrastructure safety in the region.
Local authorities have confirmed that the deceased was a youth, but details about his identity and the exact circumstances remain under investigation. Rescue teams were dispatched promptly, but the severity of the injuries sustained by the victims led to the fatal outcomes.
The Assam Police have opened a formal inquiry into the incident and are urging commuters to exercise caution while crossing the bridge, especially during adverse weather conditions. The community has expressed shock and sorrow over the loss of two young lives in a single event.
Officials have also requested that any witnesses or individuals with information about the accident come forward to assist the investigation. The incident has highlighted ongoing concerns about infrastructure safety in the region.