Guwahati, July 22 -- One person was killed and twelve others were injured in two separate road accidents reported from Chirang and Sonitpur districts of Assam on Tuesday, officials said.

In Chirang district, a chain collision involving six vehicles occurred on National Highway-27 at Kashikotra. A senior district official stated that the incident began when a car stopped after spotting a snake crossing the highway.

Several vehicles following it also halted. A gas tanker, unable to stop in time, collided with the vehicles ahead, resulting in one fatality and injuries to five others.

The vehicles involved included a gas tanker, a truck, two hatchbacks, a sedan, and a tempo. All injured individuals were taken to a nearby hospital for treat...