As per reports, a head-on collision between a coal laden truck and a passenger bus took place in Balijan, Dergaon of Golaghat district, Assam at 0430 hours local time, on Wednesday (03 January), affecting a portion of national highway 37 passing through Dergaon. 30 injured passengers taken to Jorhat Medical College and Hospital, are undergoing treatment. Investigations by the Golaghat Police is underway.
The district commissioner of Golaghat, along with other officials of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) authority and the transport department authority have been called to process further investigations and examine the accident spot.