Kaziranga : driver may have suffered heart attack, says CM

way2barak, November 15: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that a possible medical emergency suffered by the driver could have been one of the reasons behind the horrific Kaziranga road accident in which 26 people were killed, while expressing concern over the increasing number of road mishaps in the state.

Speaking to reporters, Sarma said preliminary observations suggested that the driver might have suffered a heart attack, stroke or another sudden health complication, leading to a loss of control over the vehicle. “The manner in which the accident took place raises questions about whether the driver suffered a sudden medical condition. It could have been a heart attack, a stroke or even a sudden drop in blood sugar,” the Chief Minister said.

He, however, added that the exact cause would be known only after a detailed investigation and medical examination. Sarma also pointed to alleged overloading of the vehicle, saying that it was carrying significantly more passengers than its permitted capacity.