Road Accident / Truck With Brake Failure Rams Into Over A Dozen Vehicles On NH-26 In Koraput
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Key Points
A truck suffered brake failure and ploughed into more than a dozen small and heavy vehicles on NH-26 in Koraput town, also damaging boundary walls near PNB, HDFC Bank, and Central Bank of India.
Koraput, Jun 4: A truck allegedly suffered brake failure and ploughed into more than a dozen vehicles on NH-26 in Koraput town on Thursday, damaging vehicles and roadside property, a source said.
While the accident caused widespread panic and significant damage, no fatalities or serious injuries were reported.
According to the source, the truck driver lost control of the vehicle after its brakes reportedly failed while passing through the town. The speeding truck then rammed into multiple vehicles parked along the roadside before crashing into the boundary walls near branches of Punjab National Bank, HDFC Bank and Central Bank of India.
More Than A Dozen Vehicles Damaged
The impact of the collision damaged more than 12 small and heavy vehicles, causing significant property loss. Eyewitnesses said panic gripped the area as the truck barreled through the crowded stretch of the national highway before coming to a halt.
Locals and police personnel rushed to the spot immediately after the incident and helped bring the situation under control.
Major Tragedy Averted
Despite the scale of the accident and the extensive damage to vehicles and roadside structures, no loss of life or serious injuries have been reported, officials said.
The incident took place in one of Koraput town's busiest commercial stretches, making the escape from casualties particularly significant.
Also Read: Multiple Road Accidents Shake Odisha
Rescue And Investigation Underway
Personnel from the Fire Services Department, local administration and police reached the accident site and launched rescue and clearance operations. The Tahsildar and other officials also monitored the situation.
Police initiated an investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the accident and assess the extent of the damage. Authorities are examining whether mechanical failure was solely responsible for the mishap.
At the time of filing this report, the damaged vehicles were being removed from the site, while traffic movement in the area was being regulated as restoration work continues.
While the accident caused widespread panic and significant damage, no fatalities or serious injuries were reported.
According to the source, the truck driver lost control of the vehicle after its brakes reportedly failed while passing through the town. The speeding truck then rammed into multiple vehicles parked along the roadside before crashing into the boundary walls near branches of Punjab National Bank, HDFC Bank and Central Bank of India.
More Than A Dozen Vehicles Damaged
The impact of the collision damaged more than 12 small and heavy vehicles, causing significant property loss. Eyewitnesses said panic gripped the area as the truck barreled through the crowded stretch of the national highway before coming to a halt.
Locals and police personnel rushed to the spot immediately after the incident and helped bring the situation under control.
Major Tragedy Averted
Despite the scale of the accident and the extensive damage to vehicles and roadside structures, no loss of life or serious injuries have been reported, officials said.
The incident took place in one of Koraput town's busiest commercial stretches, making the escape from casualties particularly significant.
Also Read: Multiple Road Accidents Shake Odisha
Rescue And Investigation Underway
Personnel from the Fire Services Department, local administration and police reached the accident site and launched rescue and clearance operations. The Tahsildar and other officials also monitored the situation.
Police initiated an investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the accident and assess the extent of the damage. Authorities are examining whether mechanical failure was solely responsible for the mishap.
At the time of filing this report, the damaged vehicles were being removed from the site, while traffic movement in the area was being regulated as restoration work continues.
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