Tragedy in Arunachal: Survivor Fights for Life Amidst Loss of 18

In a tragic road accident in Arunachal Pradesh, 18 people were killed after a truck carrying laborers fell into a gorge. The lone survivor, Budheswar Deep, is in critical condition at a hospital in Dibrugarh. Authorities and families rush to the scene as rescue operations continue.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Guwahati | Updated: 12-12-2025 20:28 IST | Created: 12-12-2025 20:28 IST
Tragedy in Arunachal: Survivor Fights for Life Amidst Loss of 18
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A devastating road accident in Arunachal Pradesh claimed the lives of 18 people when their truck plunged into a deep gorge. The incident, which occurred on December 8 along the Hayuliang-Chaglagam Road in Anjaw district, has left the sole survivor, Budheswar Deep, in critical condition.

Deep, who has sustained severe head, chest, and internal injuries, is undergoing intensive treatment at Assam Medical College and Hospital in Dibrugarh. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and other officials have visited Deep, ensuring he receives the best possible care while coordinating rescue operations.

The tragedy has cast a shadow over the Gelapukhuri Tea Estate from where many of the victims hailed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Assam's Chief Minister announced compensation for the victims' families, as rescue teams continue their efforts to recover the bodies from the accident site.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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