A rise in roadway mishaps in Bhubaneswar has actually stimulated restored security issues.
On Sunday, a concrete mixer lorry activated a chain of accidents on the hectic Baramunda Flyover Bridge, causing huge traffic jam and panic amongst commuters.
Among the lorries severely harmed in the roadway accident Photograph: (OTV)
A wave of roadway mishaps in Bhubaneswar has actually reignited major issues over traffic security and negligent driving on city roadways. On Sunday, a concrete mixer car set off a chain of accidents on the hectic Baramunda Flyover Bridge, resulting in enormous traffic jam and panic amongst commuters.
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The event included a concrete-laden truck from a personal mill that rammed into 2 automobiles in fast succession, triggering extreme damage. Both vehicles were totally trashed in the crash, though the chauffeurs directly got away with small injuries.
Eyewitnesses stated that the motorist of the concrete mixer lost control of the lorry while trying to surpass, knocking into the 2 automobiles ahead. The accident interfered with traffic for a number of hours in the surrounding locations.
Khandagiri authorities reached the area, took the truck, and apprehended the motorist. Initial examinations have actually indicated carelessness, though more questions is underway to establish whether mechanical failure or intoxication was a contributing aspect.
No authorities declarations have actually yet been gotten from the vehicle owners or the regional cops on the matter.
Especially, this is not a separated case. Previously, on June 1, 2025, another series of mishaps near the Unit-2 fuel pump in Bhubaneswar had actually left 3 individuals grievously hurt.
That chain crash, including numerous lorries, started when a vehicle rammed into an auto-rickshaw from behind. Preliminary reports recommended that the motorist was under the impact of alcohol, triggering a waterfall of crashes and prevalent panic in the location.
The reoccurrence of such chain mishaps within a brief period has actually raised immediate concerns about roadway discipline, car security checks, and more stringent tracking of negligent driving in the State Capital.
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