Assam: Woman killed in Nagaon road accident, residents block highway over safety concerns
May 31, 2026 • Maryam Begum • Road Accidents / Accidents
Source:
indiatoday.in
A road accident in Assam's Nagaon district late Saturday night, May 30, left a woman dead and triggered a temporary blockade on the Nagaon–Nolaltoli state highway, as residents demanded measures to improve road safety in the area.
The accident occurred at South Bhomoraguri in Ambagan when a speeding motorcycle struck a pedestrian, identified as Laxmi Mondal. She suffered critical injuries and was rushed to Jakhalabandha Hospital, where doctors declared her dead.
The two men riding the motorcycle, Sanjit Basumatary and Bishnu Basumatary, both residents of Shalpara, were also injured in the crash and were taken to hospital for treatment.