Bus Collides with Container Lorry, Killing 23

A medium-sized bus collided with a container lorry in the Rangajan area of Golaghat district, Assam, India, on Friday (13 November 2026). At least 23 people were killed and several others injured.

Golaghat District Commissioner Biswajit Phukan confirmed that the crash, which killed 23 people, occurred at 5.20pm local time.

Indian Express quoted Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as expressing his condolences in a post on social media platform X.

“The scale of this loss has shaken us all. My condolences to every family that has lost a loved one. No words can ease their grief, but I want them to know that they are not alone. The people of Assam stand with them in this time of mourning,” Himanta Biswa wrote, as quoted on Saturday (14 November 2026).

The state government said it was prioritising medical assistance for those injured, without delay. Atul Bora, Minister for Village and Rural Development and a local Member of the Legislative Assembly, was at the scene to lead relief and evacuation efforts.

As of publication, further information about the cause of the crash and the victims’ identities was still being compiled.