Two young men were killed on the spot after a four-wheeler crashed into a roadside tree along National Highway 37 in Assam's Dibrugarh district, triggering grief in their hometowns of Tinsukia and Tingkhong. The deceased have been identified as Rishiraj Maut and Lakshyajyoti Phukan. Maut was from Tinsukia, while Phukan hailed from Tingkhong.
How Did the Dibrugarh Car Crash Happen?
According to preliminary reports, the vehicle was travelling at high speed when the driver allegedly lost control and rammed into a tree near a turning on NH-37, close to the entry point of Dibrugarh town. Both occupants died on the spot, and the car was left badly wrecked.
The exact cause of the crash is yet to be officially established. Police are expected to share their findings as the inquiry proceeds, and this report will be updated when an official statement comes in.
Road Safety Questions on the NH-37 Stretch
The incident has also raised concerns over road safety on this stretch. Local accounts have pointed to roadside vegetation obstructing traffic signs and the poor visibility of old or faded signboards, which may make it difficult for motorists to identify the turn.
Residents say clearer signboards and trimmed roadside growth could help drivers judge the turning better, especially in poor light. Whether these factors played any role in this crash has not been officially stated.
Gloom in Tinsukia and Tingkhong
The deaths of the two youths during the Durga Puja festivities have cast a pall of gloom over Tinsukia and Tingkhong. News of the crash spread through both towns on Thursday as families and neighbours gathered in mourning.
