More than 20 people are dead, including children. A truck collided with a minibus in India

Children were among the dead. One of the drivers also died, the agency reported.

This is one of the most tragic accidents in the history of Assam, said local government representative Atul Bora.

Swapnaneel Deka, superintendent of police in Golaghat district, said the bus was heading to a neighboring district and had around 30 people on board.

The police are investigating the causes of the crash.

The accident occurred on a highway near the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kaziranga National Park.

India is among the countries with the highest rate of road fatalities in the world. The main causes include: reckless driving of drivers, poor road condition and worn out vehicles - noted AP.