Golaghat (Assam), 13 November (HS): Eight of the 23 people who lost their lives in the devastating truck-Traveller collision at Rongajan in Assam’s Kaziranga have been identified so far. The deceased have been identified as Darshana Majhi, Jyoti Majhi, Anurag Goala, Dipanjali Rongpi, Damini Ghatowal and Baby Karmakar. The driver, Majid, and handyman, Subhash, are also among those killed in the accident.

According to available information, the 26-seater Traveller was carrying more than 35 passengers at the time of the accident, indicating serious overloading. The vehicle had reportedly been fined earlier for violating traffic regulations.

Preliminary information suggests that the Traveller had violated eight traffic rules and was travelling at a speed exceeding 62 kmph.

Meanwhile, 10 injured passengers have been admitted to Jorhat Medical College and Hospital (JMCH) for treatment. The accident has raised serious questions about passenger safety, overloading and enforcement of traffic regulations on the highway.------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash