23 dead as truck collides with speeding mini‑bus in Kaziranga, Assam

A heavy truck struck a mini‑bus that was reportedly traveling at high speed on the highway near Kaziranga in Assam, resulting in a massive loss of life. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene shortly after the collision was reported.
The impact caused the mini‑bus to overturn and catch fire, trapping many passengers inside. Rescue teams managed to extract survivors, but 23 occupants were pronounced dead at the site, according to local officials.
Police and disaster‑relief officials have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash, focusing on speed violations and possible driver fatigue. The incident has reignited calls for stricter enforcement of road‑safety norms in the region.
State authorities have announced compensation for the victims' families and have ordered a review of traffic management on the stretch of road that connects Kaziranga to nearby towns.
The tragedy underscores the ongoing challenges of ensuring safe travel in remote and tourist‑heavy corridors of Assam.