Bhadrak

3 Injured As Stone-Laden Truck Falls Off Flyover In Odisha’s Bhadrak

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OB Bureau

Bhadrak: Three persons were injured when a stone-laden truck fell off a flyover near Bhadrak in Odisha on Tuesday.

The incident took place when the truck loaded with crushed stones from Cuttack was proceeding on the national highway towards Bhadrak. The vehicle fell from the flyover after breaking the railings in the morning hours, sources said.

Three persons on board including the driver of the truck sustained injuries. They were rescued by locals and immediately rushed to a hospital in Bhadrak for treatment. Their condition was stated to be stable.

While the exact cause of the accident was yet to be ascertained, it is suspected to have occurred after the driver lost control over the wheels.

Locals said that the authorities concerned should take immediate steps to open a bypass road in the area for the safety of people, particularly school children.

OB Bureau

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