Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Arunachal CM Khandu condole loss of lives in tragic accident in Assam’s Dergaon
First Published: 3rd January, 2024 16:40 IST
At least 11 people including 3 minors lost their lives after a bus collided head on with a truck at Dergaon
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) Nitin Gadkari and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu have condoled the loss of lives in the tragic road accident at Dergaon in Eastern Assam’s Golaghat district this morning.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari condoled the loss of lives and prayed for speedy recovery of the injured.
” Heartfelt condolences to the families affected by the tragic road mishap in Golaghat, Assam. My thoughts are with the bereaved families during this challenging time. Wishing a swift recovery to the injured,” the Union Minister posted on X.
Taking to X, Chief Minister Pema Khandu wrote, “Deeply pained at the loss of precious lives in a tragic mishap in Assam’s Dergaon. My thoughts are with the bereaved family members. May Lord Buddha bless them with strength to cope with these difficult times and grant eternal peace to the departed souls! Wishing speedy recovery to the injured bus passengers!.”
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives in the accident and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for the injured.
At least 11 people including 3 minors lost their lives after a bus collided head on with a truck at Dergaon.
The bus was boarded by picknickers who were on their way to the Tilinga Mandir in Tinsukia district, when it was hit by a speeding truck, which was oncoming from the opposite direction and that too in the wrong lane.
Prima facie it appears that the accident occured as the truck was coming in the wrong lane, but the police as well as the district administration are also exploring other angles into the accident.
Also Read: Assam: Horrific road mishap kills 11 picknickers in Golaghat district
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