NEW DELHI, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) — At least 14 people died and 27 others were injured in a road accident in India\’s northeastern state of Assam early on Wednesday, confirmed a local cop to Xinhua over phone.
The mishap occurred in Assam\’s Golaghat district when a private bus carrying nearly 45 people collided head-on with a truck loaded with coal.
The injured were admitted to a local hospital, with some in critical condition, said the cop while giving details of the mishap.
He feared the death toll could rise. Further details are awaited.