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Passenger bus crashes in Khetri, Assam, a day after deadly collision
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 11:38 AM
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A passenger bus met with an accident near Khetri in Assam, just a day after a separate fatal crash in the region, leaving several people injured.
A passenger bus traveling through the Khetri area of Assam was involved in a road accident on Tuesday, according to local reports. The crash occurred on a highway segment that has seen increased traffic following a fatal collision the previous day. Emergency services arrived at the scene promptly and began evacuating the injured to nearby medical facilities.
Police officials have cordoned off the stretch of road to investigate the cause of the mishap and to ensure safety for other commuters. Preliminary statements suggest that the bus may have lost control, but a detailed inquiry is ongoing.
The incident adds to a series of recent road accidents in the state, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and better driver training. Authorities have urged the public to remain cautious while traveling, especially on busy routes.
No official death toll has been released for this accident, but several passengers have been reported as injured and are receiving treatment. The local administration is monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Police officials have cordoned off the stretch of road to investigate the cause of the mishap and to ensure safety for other commuters. Preliminary statements suggest that the bus may have lost control, but a detailed inquiry is ongoing.
The incident adds to a series of recent road accidents in the state, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and better driver training. Authorities have urged the public to remain cautious while traveling, especially on busy routes.
No official death toll has been released for this accident, but several passengers have been reported as injured and are receiving treatment. The local administration is monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as more information becomes available.