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Fatal Head-On Collision Claims Five Lives in Assam's Sonitpur District
An Eeco van and a truck were involved in a late-night incident on NH-15, with authorities reporting the truck driver is currently unaccounted for.
Five people were killed in Assam's Sonitpur district late on Friday night after an Eeco van collided head-on with a truck. The fatal incident took place on National Highway 15 (NH-15) within the Balipara area, near a petrol pump, falling under the jurisdiction of the Rangapara Police Station.
The collision resulted in immediate fatalities, with all five victims travelling in the Eeco van. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene following reports of the severe accident. Details surrounding the exact cause of the crash remain under investigation by local authorities.
According to initial reports, the driver of the truck involved in the collision fled the scene and is currently missing. Police have launched a search operation for the driver as part of their ongoing inquiry into the circumstances that led to the deadly crash.
The accident has highlighted concerns regarding road safety on national highways in the region. Local officials have not yet released the identities of the deceased, pending notification of their next of kin. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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