Kaziranga Road Accident Claims Twenty Six Lives With Compensation Announced

A tragic road accident in Assam's Kaziranga has resulted in <b>twenty-six deaths</b> and left sixteen others injured, with twelve currently receiving treatment in the intensive care unit. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the accident site and announced a compensation of nine lakh rupees for each affected family, comprising seven lakh rupees from the state government and two lakh rupees from the central government. Officials are investigating potential causes, including whether the driver suffered a stroke or was under the influence of alcohol, as dashcam footage shows the vehicle veering toward a container truck. Authorities plan to conduct a post-mortem examination on the driver to clarify the circumstances.