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Two dead, one critically injured in NH-715 crash near Kaliabor, Assam
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 03:50 PM
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A road collision on National Highway 715 in Kaliabor, Assam, left two people dead and another in critical condition.
A vehicular accident on National Highway 715 near the town of Kaliabor in Assam resulted in two fatalities, according to local authorities. The crash, which occurred during daylight hours, involved a passenger vehicle that overturned after colliding with a roadside obstacle. Rescue teams arrived promptly, extracting the victims and transporting them to the nearest hospital. Two of the occupants were pronounced dead at the scene, while a third was admitted in critical condition and is undergoing intensive care. Police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the collision and have urged motorists to exercise caution on the highway.
The incident underscores growing concerns over road safety on Assam's major thoroughfares, where poor lighting, inadequate signage, and speeding have been cited as contributing factors. Officials from the Assam Police and the State Transport Department are reviewing the site to assess any infrastructural shortcomings that may have played a role. Meanwhile, families of the deceased have been notified, and the injured passenger remains under close medical observation.
Authorities have appealed to the public for cooperation in the ongoing probe and have reminded drivers to adhere to speed limits, avoid overtaking in unsafe conditions, and ensure that vehicles are roadworthy. The investigation is expected to be concluded within the next few days, with findings to be shared with the community.
The incident underscores growing concerns over road safety on Assam's major thoroughfares, where poor lighting, inadequate signage, and speeding have been cited as contributing factors. Officials from the Assam Police and the State Transport Department are reviewing the site to assess any infrastructural shortcomings that may have played a role. Meanwhile, families of the deceased have been notified, and the injured passenger remains under close medical observation.
Authorities have appealed to the public for cooperation in the ongoing probe and have reminded drivers to adhere to speed limits, avoid overtaking in unsafe conditions, and ensure that vehicles are roadworthy. The investigation is expected to be concluded within the next few days, with findings to be shared with the community.