At least four people, including two women, lost their lives in a tragic accident on the Assam-Agartala National Highway in Tripura’s Unakoti district. The incident occurred when a 12-wheeler goods truck collided head-on with a passenger auto-rickshaw at Sidangchhara under the Kumarghat police station limits. Fire service personnel rescued six injured passengers, who were then taken to the hospital for treatment.
Hospital authorities confirmed that two more injured individuals passed away during treatment, bringing the death toll to four. The condition of the remaining two victims remains critical, with one of them transferred to Silchar Medical College in southern Assam for advanced care. The deceased were identified as Bhaskar Goswami, Kanchana Chakma, Hari Shankar Debatrata, and Gouri Mili Chakma, while the injured included Jatrapati Chakma and Mayarani Debnath.
Following the accident, authorities initiated legal proceedings as the truck driver fled the scene. The Tripura government has intensified road safety measures, including policies like ‘No Helmet, No Petrol’ and ‘No Helmet, No Attendance’ to reduce road accidents and fatalities. Efforts are underway to promote traffic discipline and safe driving practices through awareness campaigns and strict enforcement of traffic rules.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha emphasized the adoption of the ‘Gujarat model of road safety’ to ensure an accident-free road network in the state. This model focuses on advanced technology, stringent law enforcement, and prompt post-accident rescue with immediate medical attention.
