14 Dead, 7 Missing in Arunachal Truck Accident Near Assam
December 11, 2025
At least 14 people from Assam's Tinsukia district died, and seven others went missing when the truck they were travelling in fell into a gorge in Arunachal Pradesh. The accident happened on the Hayuliang-Chaglagam Road in Anjaw district earlier this week. Tinsukia District Commissioner Swapneel Paul told PTI, "Around 11 a.m. today, we received information that a vehicle had fallen into a gorge in Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district. Accordingly, we contacted the DCs of Anjaw and Teju for confirmation." He added, "Both the DCs said that rescue teams have so far recovered 14 bodies and found one person alive. Seven more persons are still missing." A team from Tinsukia, including police officers, has been sent to Arunachal Pradesh for updates. "They have reached Tezu and within 2-3 hours, we will be able to give more details," said DC Paul.
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Assam
Arunachal pradesh
Truck accident
Tinsukia
Anjaw
Rescue
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