A major road accident caused significant traffic disruptions near the bustling Last Gate intersection in Guwahati on Saturday evening, August 2. The incident, involving three vehicles, resulted in severe congestion in one of the city’s busiest areas. Eyewitness reports indicate that a Maruti Swift Dzire, with registration number AS01QC9701, lost control, overturned, and collided with two other vehicles. The Swift Dzire sustained extensive damage, and its driver suffered serious injuries, prompting immediate transport to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.
The unexpected crash led to widespread panic and a traffic blockage that extended to crucial connecting roads in the Last Gate vicinity. Commuters found themselves stranded for hours as vehicles moved painstakingly through the chaos. Prompt action was taken by senior officials from the city’s traffic department, including the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) and a team from Dispur Police Station, who rushed to the scene to manage the situation. Their quick response helped alleviate congestion and facilitated the removal of the damaged vehicles from the roadway.
Preliminary investigations suggest that either speeding or sudden braking may have played a role in the accident, although the exact cause remains under investigation. The Dispur Traffic Police Branch has initiated a formal inquiry to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the mishap.
