Dibrugarh, 11 September: In a heart-wrenching incident, at least seven members of a family were killed after their car collided with a truck in Assam’s Dibrugarh.
The incident that occurred late on Sunday night left others critically injured.
According to Assam Police, the incident happened when an Innova car, carrying family members, collided with a truck bearing a Haryana number plate. Reportedly, the occupants were travelling back to Sivasagar district after attending a family function.
Speaking about the accident, a local resident said the area where the incident occurred is prone to accidents and has witnessed a few in the past.
“We heard a loud sound. When we came out, we saw an accident between a truck and an Innova car. The area has been accident-prone and many accidents have taken place in the particular area due to speeding,” a local resident was reportedly quoted saying.
Meanwhile, all the injured individuals have been rushed to the Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh for medical treatment.
