Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Seven Killed in Assam Head-on Truck-Minibus Collision on National Highway
A minibus and a truck crashed into each other in Assam.
The accident happened late Sunday night on National Highway 27.
Four people died at the crash site.
Three more people died later in hospital.
Seven other people were hurt and are receiving treatment.
Police say the minibus was traveling toward Guwahati.
The bus may have lost control after hitting a large pothole and crossing the road divider.
Investigators are still trying to find the exact cause.
Seven people were killed and seven others injured in a head-on collision in Assam’s Kamrup Metropolitan district.
The crash occurred late Sunday night on National Highway 27 at Tetelia near Sonapur.
Four people, including a woman, died at the scene, while three others later died from their injuries.
The injured were taken to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, where seven remain under treatment.
Police are investigating, including claims that the minibus lost control after hitting a pothole and crossed the divider.
- Who
- Passengers in a minibus and the occupants of an oncoming truck; seven people died and seven were injured.
- What
- A minibus collided head-on with a truck.
- When
- Late Sunday night; three injured people died overnight and early Monday morning, with police reporting the toll on Monday.
- Where
- National Highway 27 at Tetelia near Sonapur in Assam’s Kamrup Metropolitan district.
- Why
- The exact cause is under investigation; police said the minibus driver may have lost control after hitting a large pothole, while preliminary information also suggested possible high speed.
Initial Explanations
Investigation Still Underway
Possible cause of the crash
Initial Explanations
Police said preliminary information suggested the minibus may have been traveling at high speed and that its driver allegedly lost control after the vehicle hit a large pothole and crossed the divider.
Investigation Still Underway
Authorities have not established a final cause and said they are examining the claim; the full inquiry is still underway.
- Deaths
- Seven people
- Injured
- Seven people
- Crash location
- Tetelia near Sonapur, on National Highway 27
- District
- Kamrup Metropolitan district, Assam
- Direction of travel
- The minibus was heading toward Guwahati; the truck was traveling in the opposite direction
- Hospital
- Gauhati Medical College and Hospital
- Investigation
- Police and traffic authorities are examining the cause of the collision