Kaziranga Bus–Truck Collision: 26 Reported Dead as Assam Orders Inquiry

A collision near Kaziranga National Park on November 13 killed at least 26 people and injured 20 others, according to officials quoted by PTI. Follow HilluBhai news for more updates.

National News • Updated 14 November 2026

Key details

What officials reported

The vehicles collided near the Kohora range in Assam. The minibus was travelling from Golaghat towards Nagaon, while the truck was heading towards Upper Assam. Officials said the number of people aboard the passenger vehicle was not immediately clear.

Medical response

Ambulances transported injured passengers for treatment. The report describes referrals to hospitals in Bokakhat, Golaghat and Jorhat, including Jorhat Medical College and Hospital. Minister Atul Bora reached the scene to oversee relief arrangements.

Cause remains under investigation

Authorities said an inquiry would examine how the collision happened, including possible traffic-rule violations. Early accounts about speed or loss of control should not be treated as a completed investigation. The casualty figures are those reported in the November 14 PTI account and may be revised by authorities. Families and readers should rely on verified identification and hospital updates rather than circulating unconfirmed passenger lists.

Reporting basis: PTI report published by Nagaland Post, November 14, 2026.

Featured image: AI-generated category illustration, not a photograph of the reported event.