NEW DELHI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said the driver of the traveller involved in the deadly Kaziranga road crash may have suffered a sudden severe health issue such as a stroke, causing him to lose control of the vehicle before it collided head-on with a container truck.
The accident has claimed 26 lives so far, while 16 others are undergoing treatment, including around a dozen patients in intensive care units.
The Chief Minister visited Kaziranga and inspected the accident site a day after the crash. Referring to dashcam footage from the truck involved in the collision, Sarma said the visuals suggested the traveller suddenly veered into the path of the container truck.
“The road appeared clear before the traveller suddenly changed direction and moved towards the container truck. The investigators were examining two possible explanations: whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol or had suffered a stroke,” Sarma said.
The Chief Minister said the state government had decided to conduct the driver’s post-mortem examination in a detailed manner to help determine the exact cause of the incident. He also claimed that the driver was a local resident and should have been aware of the traffic restrictions in the Kaziranga area.
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