Guwahati: In a tragic incident, five people lost their lives following a head-on collision between Bolero pickup truck and an autorickshaw in Cachar district of Assam today.
The incident took place at Ranight on the Silchar-Kalain Road.
As per sources, the accident occurred after a Bolero pickup truck collided head-on with a passenger auto.
The impact of the crash was severe, with all five passengers traveling in the auto lost their lives in the collision.
Following the accident, tensions flared on the spot as locals expressed their anger over the recurring road safety issues.
Protestors have since blocked the Silchar-Kalain link road, demanding immediate action and safety measures to prevent such accidents.
An investigation is underway to determine the crash’s cause, following the immediate deployment of emergency services and law enforcement.