A passenger bus traveling from Upper Assam to Guwahati overturned after hitting a road divider on National Highway 27 in the Jagiroad area, leaving several passengers injured. Local officials said the incident occurred while the vehicle was in motion and resulted in multiple casualties on board.
Preliminary reports indicate the bus lost control, struck the central divider and then toppled over. The force of the collision caused injuries to a number of passengers, though exact figures have not been released.
Emergency teams and local authorities reached the scene shortly after the crash and conducted rescue operations. Injured passengers were evacuated and taken to nearby hospitals for treatment; hospital sources and police have not yet confirmed their conditions.
The exact cause of the accident remains unclear. Police have launched an inquiry and are collecting witness statements and available evidence to determine what led to the bus losing control.
The crash on NH-27, a key route serving commuters between Upper Assam and Guwahati, underscores ongoing road-safety concerns for bus travel in the region. Further details will be released as the police investigation and hospital reports are completed.
Original Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/assam/story/passenger-bus-overturns-on-nh-27-in-assams-jagiroad-while-heading-towards-guwahati-several-injured-1376338-2026-04-16?utm_source=rssfeed
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Publish Date: 2026-04-16 09:38:00
