Kaziranga Road Accident Death Toll Rises to 26; President and PM Express Grief
A tragic road accident at Rongajan in Assam’s Kaziranga has claimed 26 lives, sending shockwaves across the state. The President of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed deep sorrow over the incident.
The accident occurred on Friday when a passenger Traveller vehicle travelling from Jorhat towards Nagaon collided head-on with a container truck coming from the opposite direction.
The death toll increased to 26 following the death of 20-year-old Lakhi Majhi at Jorhat Medical College and Hospital (JMCH). Among the deceased are 14 women, 11 men and one child.
Meanwhile, 17 injured passengers are still undergoing treatment at JMCH, with six reported to be in critical condition.
Prime Minister Modi announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the next of kin of each deceased victim.
Post-mortem examinations of three victims have been completed, while the remaining procedures are underway.
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