Tragic Collision in Karimganj Leaves Six Including 18-month-old Baby, Dead

In a devastating accident at Berajaal under Nilambazar Police Station of Karimganj, six people, including a small baby, lost their lives while one other was severely injured. The incident, involving a head-on collision between an auto rickshaw and a Hyundai Venue car, has left the local community in shock.

The collision occurred when the auto-rickshaw attempted to overtake another vehicle, only to collide head-on with the Hyundai Venue, which was speeding in the opposite direction. The impact was so severe that four individuals died instantly at the scene. The injured were quickly transported to Karimganj Civil Hospital.

The deceased have been identified as Jaheda Begum (25), Bedana Begum (50), Ruhul Alam (30), Gulzar Hussain (30), Hasena Begum (50), and Sajidul Hussain, an 18-month-old baby.

Upon investigation, Karimganj Superintendent of Police, Shri Partha Protim Das, IPS, reported that the initial count of the victims included six people, with four dead on the spot and two in critical condition. The injured included a small baby, intensifying the tragedy of the event.

In a later update, SP Das informed that the death toll had risen to six, with the fifth casualty being the baby and the sixth patient dying en route to Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH).

Initially, it was believed that the accident was caused by the auto rickshaw’s overtaking manoeuvre. However, later statements from the SP clarified that the Hyundai car was also overspeeding and overtaking at the time of the collision. The exact circumstances remain under investigation.

This tragic accident has left a deep impact on the community, with the loss of six lives, including that of a small baby, highlighting the dire consequences of reckless driving. The bereaved families and the local community are mourning the loss of their loved ones in this heart-wrenching incident.