Tragic Collision Claims Five Lives in Assam's Cachar District

A fatal head-on collision in Assam's Cachar district resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including four family members. The incident occurred between a goods van and an autorickshaw near Ranighat bridge. The autorickshaw driver survived but was hospitalized with injuries.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Guwahati | Updated: 11-11-2024 19:28 IST | Created: 11-11-2024 19:28 IST
Tragic Collision Claims Five Lives in Assam's Cachar District
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In a tragic accident, a head-on collision between a goods-carrying van and an autorickshaw claimed five lives in Assam's Cachar district on Monday, according to police reports.

The deadly incident occurred near the Ranighat bridge along Silchar-Kalain Road. Among the deceased were Jakir Hussain, his wife Rezia Begum, their children Diluwab and Rehana, and their neighbor Tahiruddin.

The autorickshaw driver survived the crash but was hospitalized with injuries, an official confirmed.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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