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Two luxury buses collide on NH-48 in Surat amid dense fog
A potentially serious accident was averted on National Highway-48 near Kosamba in Surat when two luxury buses collided in heavy fog conditions. All passengers on board were reported safe following the incident.
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Two luxury buses collided on National Highway-48 near Kosamba in Surat on Tuesday as dense fog reduced visibility on the stretch, officials said.
The accident occurred during heavy fog conditions that blanketed the region, hampering visibility for vehicular traffic. Emergency services responded swiftly to the incident, with authorities examining the circumstances that led to the collision between the two vehicles.
A preliminary assessment indicated that all passengers aboard the buses escaped without serious injury. The exact number of travelers on both vehicles and the extent of damage to the buses was not immediately confirmed.
The incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns on the busy national highway corridor, particularly during winter months when fog and reduced visibility increase accident risks in the region. Traffic on the stretch was managed by highway authorities following the collision.
Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident and are examining factors that contributed to the collision.