In Brief
- A night super bus (registration AR 01M 7947) operated by Deep Travels overturned around 5:30 AM on Thursday at Jorabat along National Highway 27.
- At least 11 people were injured in the accident, with three passengers suffering serious injuries; no fatalities were reported.
- Emergency responders and local police rushed the injured to nearby medical centers, including Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).
- High speed and loss of control while navigating a sharp turn are suspected factors behind the crash.
High-Speed Crash Causes Early Morning Chaos on NH-27
A major road accident occurred on the outskirts of Guwahati early Thursday when a speeding night super bus flipped over along National Highway 27 near Jorabat. The long-distance vehicle, bearing registration number AR 01M 7947 and operated by Deep Travels, was carrying over 30 passengers toward Guwahati when it lost control while negotiating a sharp bend around 5:30 AM.
The violent flip trapped several passengers inside the vehicle, prompting immediate rescue efforts by local residents and highway police patrolling the stretch.
Emergency Rescues and Hospitalizations
Police and emergency medical teams arrived at the accident site shortly after receiving alerts. At least 11 passengers sustained injuries of varying severity, with three individuals reported to be in serious condition.
Emergency responders transported victims using police vehicles and ambulances to nearby healthcare facilities, including Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) and local private centers for emergency care. Authorities confirmed that no fatalities occurred in the incident.
Highway Safety Concerns at Jorabat Curve
The Jorabat intersection on National Highway 27 connects major inter-state transport routes into Guwahati and has long been flagged by traffic authorities as an accident-prone zone due to sharp turns and heavy early-morning traffic. Preliminary investigations suggest excessive speed on the descending gradient contributed to the driver losing control.
Next Steps
Local authorities have cleared the overturned bus from the highway to restore normal traffic flow. Police have registered a case to examine vehicle mechanics and determine whether driver fatigue or over-speeding was the primary cause of the crash.
