Himanta Biswa Sarma Visits Kaziranga Accident Site, Announces ₹7 Lakh Aid
Kaziranga: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the site of the Kaziranga road accident at Rangajan on NH-715 after the death toll from the collision rose to 26.
The accident occurred on November 13 when a minibus collided head-on with a container truck near Kaziranga National Park in Golaghat district. Officials said the minibus was carrying around 40 passengers, while several injured people were taken to hospitals for treatment.
₹7 Lakh Assistance for Families of Victims
Sarma announced ₹5 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund and ₹2 lakh from the State Disaster Management Authority for the next of kin of each person who died in the accident.
The Chief Minister also reviewed treatment arrangements for the injured and directed officials to ensure specialised medical care at Jorhat Medical College and Hospital and other facilities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi separately announced ₹2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for those injured.
Investigation Into Cause of Crash
Preliminary investigation indicated that speeding and negligent driving may have contributed to the collision, though police said the exact circumstances remain under investigation.
The Chief Minister also directed police and district authorities to strengthen road-safety awareness and enforcement measures in an effort to prevent similar accidents.
Post-mortem examinations of the deceased were also being completed, while treatment continued for those injured in the crash.
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