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Assam Accident on NH-27 Claims 7 Lives; CM Blames NHAI for Poor Road Maintenance
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🗓 01 Sep 2026, 08:41 AM
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A fatal crash on Assam's NH-27 has increased the death toll to seven, and the state's Chief Minister has blamed the National Highways Authority of India for inadequate road maintenance.
A multi‑vehicle collision on NH‑27 in Assam has raised the death toll to seven. The crash, which occurred on the national highway, involved several vehicles and resulted in multiple fatalities.
The Assam Chief Minister has publicly attributed the tragedy to the National Highways Authority of India’s poor maintenance of the road. He said that inadequate upkeep of the highway contributed to the accident.
Investigations are underway to determine the exact circumstances of the crash, and authorities have called for a review of safety measures on NH‑27.
The Chief Minister has urged the NHAI to expedite repairs and improve road conditions to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Assam Chief Minister has publicly attributed the tragedy to the National Highways Authority of India’s poor maintenance of the road. He said that inadequate upkeep of the highway contributed to the accident.
Investigations are underway to determine the exact circumstances of the crash, and authorities have called for a review of safety measures on NH‑27.
The Chief Minister has urged the NHAI to expedite repairs and improve road conditions to prevent similar incidents in the future.