23 killed in bus-truck collision in India's Assam

At least 23 people were killed and 20 others injured after a minibus collided with a container truck in India's Assam state on Friday.

The accident occurred at Rangajan in the Kaziranga area when the minibus crashed into the truck, leaving the vehicle badly mangled and several passengers trapped inside.

Rescue workers rushed to the scene and began pulling passengers from the wreckage. Several of the injured were reported to be in critical condition, raising concerns that the death toll could increase.

Golaghat Senior Superintendent of Police Swapnil Deka said police initially confirmed seven deaths as rescue operations were underway and bodies were being recovered from the bus.

He said preliminary findings suggested that the minibus was travelling at excessive speed and that the driver had violated the speed limit near the park.

Police suspect the driver lost control before the minibus rammed into the container truck.

The injured were taken to Kohora Model Hospital for treatment.

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