UMRANGSO: A picnic excursion turned tragic in Umrangso as a bus carrying passengers of a picnic group from Uzan Dongka met with a severe accident, leaving 42 passengers injured, including women and children, on February 2. The incident occurred while the group was en route to Umrangso, causing panic and distress among the travelers.
Local authorities and emergency responders rushed to the scene to provide immediate medical assistance. Further investigations are underway to determine the cause of the accident.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma earlier on January announced that 163 lives were lost in road accidents across the state between December 24, 2024, and January 15, 2025. This figure represents a 16.41% decrease compared to the 195 fatalities recorded during the same timeframe last year.
While acknowledging the decline in fatalities, CM Sarma stated that the loss of lives remains a serious concern. He called for continued and concerted efforts to strengthen road safety measures across the state to prevent further tragedies.
Taking to X, he wrote, "Between 24th December 2024 and 15th January 2025, there were 163 fatalities, compared to 195 fatalities during the same period last year, marking a 16.41% decrease. While this improvement is encouraging, the loss of 163 lives remains a grave concern. We must continue working together to prevent every single death and ensure safer roads."
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