Overloaded Truck Overturns on Ludhiana Flyover, Causing Chaos and Injuries
A serious traffic incident unfolded in Ludhiana on Sunday morning when an overloaded mini truck overturned on the elevated road at Bharat Nagar chowk. The accident resulted in wheat grain sacks tumbling off the flyover, damaging vehicles and a shop below, and injuring at least two pedestrians.
Details of the Mishap and Immediate Aftermath
The Division Number 5 police reported that the incident occurred at approximately 8:15 AM. The truck, heavily laden with sacks of wheat grain, overturned while navigating a turn on the elevated roadway. This caused the sacks to spill over the side of the flyover, landing on the road beneath.
The falling sacks caused significant property damage. Two parked cars—a Maruti Suzuki Swift and a Honda City—were damaged, along with a motorcycle and a shop located in the chowk area. Additionally, two pedestrians sustained injuries in the chaotic scene.
Major Traffic Disruption and Police Response
The scattered wheat grain sacks completely blocked the road leading from Bharat Nagar chowk towards the Ludhiana Bus Stand. This obstruction created severe traffic congestion that persisted until late afternoon. Police authorities had to summon laborers to the scene to clear the grain and reopen the roadway to traffic.
In response to the incident, the Division Number 5 police have registered a case against the unidentified truck driver. The driver faces charges of reckless driving and causing hurt due to negligence under relevant sections of the law.
Broader Implications and Safety Concerns
This accident highlights ongoing concerns about vehicle overloading and road safety on elevated structures in urban areas. The combination of an overloaded vehicle and a sharp turn on a flyover created a dangerous situation that endangered both property and human life.
The extended road closure demonstrates how such incidents can disrupt city traffic flow for hours, affecting commuters and local businesses. Authorities continue to investigate the exact circumstances that led to the truck overturning as they work to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
