A major mishap was averted on Saturday, when a container slipped off a carrier truck and tumbled to the roadside under the Wardhaman Nagar bridge. The incident triggered heavy traffic congestion along the stretch, though no injuries were reported.
Witnesses said commuters narrowly escaped harm as the massive container fell just a few feet away from moving vehicles. The sudden blockage caused long queues of vehicles and slowed traffic across adjoining routes.
Traffic police teams rushed to the spot and immediately took charge of the situation. Recovery efforts to lift the fallen container and clear the route were initiated without delay.
Officials are examining whether negligence or a technical fault led to the container’s detachment. The incident has highlighted the need for stricter checks on heavy vehicles operating within the city.
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