Dense winter fog has severely impacted road safety in Assam, leading to a tragic accident at Yogi Ghopa–Boalimari in Bongaigaon district, where a vehicle plunged into the Champabati river around midnight. Four individuals were in the car: driver Akidul Islam and passenger Jubbar Ali survived, while Bokkar Ali was recovered deceased, and Azahar Ali Mondal remains missing. The group was returning to Barpeta after attending a local fair when their Dhubri-bound vehicle lost control on a foggy stretch, rolling down a slope into the river.
Survivors highlighted the sudden loss of control, with Jubbar recalling the moment before the crash. Emergency responders, including police and SDRF teams, quickly arrived to search for the submerged vehicle. An investigation is underway to determine if fog or other factors contributed to the accident.