GUWAHATI: At least six persons were killed on the spot and about 35 injured when a Guwahati-bound bus coming from Dhubri lost control and fell into a roadside ditch at Kuthakuthi under Dhupdhara police station in Goalpara district on Tuesday morning.
Police sources said the bus (bearing registration number AS-01-BC-2848) collided against an electricity pole and a tree beside the road before falling into the gorge around 7.30 am.
“Witnesses said the mishap did not happen due to over speeding but because of a suspected steering lock. The grievously injured persons have been referred to Gauhati Medical College Hospital,” a police official informed.
“Investigation into the incident is under way and that the formalities are being done,” he added.
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