Bhubaneswar, Feb 18: More than 3,000 ducks were killed in a tragic accident on the Aiginia overbridge in Bhubaneswar early Wednesday morning.

According to reports, the mishap took place around 3:30 AM when a truck carrying approximately 4,000 ducks from Tamil Nadu to Jharkhand met with an accident.

According to the driver, the crash was caused by a brake failure. The vehicle lost control and overturned, resulting in the death of the majority of the ducks being transported.

Rescue operations are currently underway with the help of cranes, as authorities work to clear the site and recover the surviving birds.

Local residents were seen carrying away dead ducks from the accident site, highlighting the chaotic aftermath of the incident.

The accident has disrupted traffic on the busy overbridge, with police and emergency teams deployed to manage the situation.

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A case has been registered and officials have assured that an investigation will be conducted to determine the exact cause of the brake failure and to assess whether safety protocols were followed during the transport.

The incident has raised concerns about the conditions under which livestock is transported across states, as well as the risks posed by mechanical failures on heavily used routes.