Dashcam video shows mini-bus crash head-on into truck in Assam's Kaziranga, at least 23 dead

A head-on collision between a passenger vehicle and a truck in Assam's Golaghat district on Friday (Nov 13) has killed at least 23 people. A police official confirmed that several other individuals sustained injuries in the accident and have been rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Police also said that rescue and relief operations are currently underway at the site.

In a social media post, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he is deeply distressed by the tragic accident in Kaziranga earlier during the day. "The scale of this loss has shaken all of us, and my heart goes out to every family that has lost a loved one. No words can ease their pain, but I want them to know that they are not alone. All of Assam stands with them in this hour of grief," he added. Sarma said the foremost priority now is ensuring the injured receive the best possible medical care without delay. "I pray for the swift recovery of the injured and for strength for the bereaved families," he added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed deep anguish over the accident and announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh each for the deceased and Rs 50,000 each for those injured. "Deeply anguished by the loss of lives in the mishap in Golaghat district of Assam. I extend my condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured," Modi said in a post on X. The prime minister said an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund would be given to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 to every injured person.

Dashcam video shows scary moment