26 Killed, 20 Injured in Horrific Bus-Truck Collision in India’s Assam

At least 26 people have been killed and 20 others injured in a horrific collision between a minibus and a truck in India’s northeastern state of Assam.

According to Indian media reports, citing police officials, most of the passengers travelling in the minibus were college students who were returning home after attending their classes when the vehicle met with the accident near Kaziranga.

Reports said the minibus was travelling from Golaghat towards Nagaon, while the truck was heading towards Assam when the two vehicles collided.

Police officials said the death toll could rise further, as several injured passengers are believed to be in critical condition. An investigation into the accident has also been launched to determine its cause.

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