NEW DELHI, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- At least 14 people died and 27 others were injured in a road accident in India's northeastern state of Assam early on Wednesday, confirmed a local cop to Xinhua over phone.
The mishap occurred in Assam's Golaghat district when a private bus carrying nearly 45 people collided head-on with a truck loaded with coal.
The injured were admitted to a local hospital, with some in critical condition, said the cop while giving details of the mishap.
He feared the death toll could rise. Further details are awaited.
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