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Truck Falls into Gorge in Arunachal Pradesh
A truck carrying 22 labourers from Assam’s Tinsukia district was traveling on a hilly road in Arunachal Pradesh.
The truck lost control and fell into a deep gorge on the night of December 8, 2025.
So far, 21 people have been found dead, and 1 is still missing.
One person survived and alerted the authorities.
Rescue teams, including the Indian Army, are working to find the missing person and recover the bodies.
The accident happened in a remote area with poor connectivity, making rescue efforts difficult.
Authorities are also investigating the circumstances of the accident.
A truck carrying 22 labourers from Assam’s Tinsukia district fell into a gorge in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district.
21 people have been confirmed dead, 1 is missing, and 1 survivor has been found.
Rescue teams, including the Indian Army, are conducting search and rescue operations in the remote area.
The incident occurred on the night of December 8, 2025, on the Hayuliang–Chaglagam road.
Authorities are investigating the accident, including the role of a sub-contractor linked to a Zila Parishad member.
- Who
- 22 daily wage labourers from Assam’s Tinsukia district
- What
- Truck fell into a gorge
- Where
- Hayuliang–Chaglagam road, Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh
- When
- Night of December 8, 2025
- Why
- The vehicle reportedly lost control and tumbled into a deep gorge
Rescue Efforts
Investigation
Rescue Operations
Rescue Efforts
Rescue teams, including the Indian Army, are actively searching for survivors and recovering bodies from the gorge.
Investigation
Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the accident, including the role of the sub-contractor and the exact number of labourers involved.
Key facts
- Location
- Hayuliang–Chaglagam road, Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh
- Time of Incident
- Night of December 8, 2025
- Number of Fatalities
- 21 confirmed, 1 missing
- Survivors
- 1
- Rescue Team
- Indian Army, GREF officials, local police, NDRF personnel, and SDRF
- Previous Incident
- 6 killed in Nashik’s Kalwan taluka on 7 December 2025
Timeline
Truck with Assam labourers, known for past mishaps, plummets into Arunachal gorge.
14 dead, 7 missing; rescue underway.
Quotes
Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence is the government department responsible for the armed forces and national security.
“Preliminary inputs from the lone survivor, who managed to reach Chipra GREF Camp, indicate that a truck carrying 22 workers from Tinsukia fell off a cliff.”
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“The accident site lies in difficult terrain with limited connectivity and had not been reported by any local agency, contractor or civil representative until the survivor’s arrival.”
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Millo Kojin
Millo Kojin is the Deputy Commissioner of Anjaw district in Arunachal Pradesh.
“The person who had asked the labourers to travel there has been called by police for questioning.”
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Himanta Biswa Sarma
Himanta Biswa Sarma is the Chief Minister of Assam.
“…all necessary assistance is being provided. Relief and rescue teams are prioritising locating missing or unaccounted people at the earliest. We are also ensuring that medical help is provided to those in need.”
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Sources
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Arunachal: 14 from Assam killed, 7 others missing as truck falls into gorge
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22 feared dead in Arunachal Pradesh as vehicle carrying labourers plunges into gorge in Anjaw
PM Modi Condoles Loss of Lives in Arunachal’s Anjaw Mishap; Announces ₹2 Lakh Ex-Gratia
Arunachal Pradesh: 18 killed after truck falls into gorge
‘We Got the Information Two Days Late’: Tinsukia Families Recall Moment They Learned About Arunachal Tragedy
300m plunge, 2-day walk, and alive: Arunachal survivor brings news of 19 deaths - Telegraph India
