Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday expressed grief at the loss of lives of the seven AEC students, who were killed last night in a major road accident at Jalukbari, Guwahati.
CM Sarma offered his deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and assured medical assistance for the critically injured.
Taking to Twitter, CM Sarma said, “Extremely anguished by the loss of young and precious lives in the road accident at Jalukbari. My deepest condolences to their parents and families. Have spoken to authorities at GMCH. All possible medical assistance is being provided to those injured.”
Extremely anguished by the loss of young and precious lives in the road accident at Jalukbari. My deepest condolences to their parents and families.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 29, 2023
Have spoken to authorities at GMCH. All possible medical assistance is being provided to those injured.
Guwahati: 7 AEC Students Killed in Road Mishap in Jalukbari
CM Sarma also visited the site where the tragic accident took place.
HCM Dr @himantabiswa visits the site of the accident at Jalukbari. pic.twitter.com/fLIeudjfnA
— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) May 29, 2023
It is to be mentioned, Seven students of Assam Engineering College (AEC) died on the spot and six others were injured after the vehicle in which they were traveling collided with a divider and later hit a goods-carrying vehicle at around 1 am on Sunday.
The road accident took place at 1.00 am today when the driver of the Scorpio car bearing the registration number As 01 GC 8829, on which they were travelling, lost control and crossed over a divider before crashing into a Bolero DI pickup van on the opposite lane coming from Guwahati side on Jalukbari Flyover road
