Fatal Road Accident Highlights Safety Concerns on NH 15 at Sootea

A tragic road accident occurred at Sootea on Saturday evening, claiming the life of truck driver Naseed Ali from Udalguri, BTAD. His truck, bearing registration number AS 01 GC 1779, veered off the road and collided with the under-construction concrete Ghiladhari bridge on the eastern part of Sootea on NH 15. The accident, attributed to the slow pace of four-lane road construction from Jamugurihat to Gohpur, underscores the safety risks along this route. Lack of proper road signs and diversion markers exacerbates the danger, with vehicles unaware of the road’s end and the need to cross the river via a single concrete bridge. Locals are urging the administration to address these safety concerns promptly to prevent further tragedies.