A heartbreaking accident in Assam's Golaghat district claimed at least 23 lives on Friday.
A minibus carrying more than 35 people, including school students, was reportedly speeding and ignored local restrictions before crashing into a container truck around 2:30pm.
Early reports say the driver likely lost control due to excessive speed.
Golaghat injured shifted amid probe
Rescue teams rushed the injured to nearby hospitals, but officials warn the toll could rise as efforts continue.
Police are investigating what went wrong, with Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Golaghat Swapaneel Deka saying, "The injured persons were shifted to several hospitals. The incident happened around 2:00pm to 2:30pm and the police are investigating what led to the accident."
District administration officials have reached the spot and are investigating the matter further.