Accident / Hyva-Truck Collision on Oranda Overbridge Claims Driver's Life
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A Hyva truck carrying chips rammed into the rear of another truck loaded with iron rods. The collision was so severe that the Hyva overturned, trapping its driver inside the cabin.
Cuttack, Apr 11: The driver of a Hyva was killed after the vehicle rammed into a rod-loaded truck on NH-55 near Oranda overbridge under Gurudijhatia PS in Athagarh.
According to reports, a Hyva truck carrying chips rammed into the rear of another truck loaded with iron rods. The collision was so severe that the Hyva overturned, trapping its driver inside the cabin. The impact caused injuries, with the driver’s head severed from his body and falling onto the road.
Emergency services, including the Athgarh Fire Department and Gurudijhatia police, rushed to the scene to carry out rescue operations and begin an investigation.
Also read: Bus Carrying 25 Passengers Overturns in Koraput, Several Hurt
Police officials have launched a probe into the circumstances leading to the accident.
Preliminary suspicion points to overspeeding and possible negligence, though mechanical failure has not been ruled out. Authorities are working to establish the identity of the deceased driver and notify his family.
Further details awaited as investigation continues.
According to reports, a Hyva truck carrying chips rammed into the rear of another truck loaded with iron rods. The collision was so severe that the Hyva overturned, trapping its driver inside the cabin. The impact caused injuries, with the driver’s head severed from his body and falling onto the road.
Emergency services, including the Athgarh Fire Department and Gurudijhatia police, rushed to the scene to carry out rescue operations and begin an investigation.
Also read: Bus Carrying 25 Passengers Overturns in Koraput, Several Hurt
Police officials have launched a probe into the circumstances leading to the accident.
Preliminary suspicion points to overspeeding and possible negligence, though mechanical failure has not been ruled out. Authorities are working to establish the identity of the deceased driver and notify his family.
Further details awaited as investigation continues.
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