Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): A speeding heavy vehicle fell from a bridge in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur, leading to death of two and injuries to 4 people, as reported on Tuesday.
According to information, the incident took place on Kathera Bridge on the Jabalpur - Bhopal National Highway near Shahpura.
The accident occurred when the Bhopal-registered Hyva lost control and fell from NH-45 onto the service road below.
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Car crushed below falling truck
The incident was so tragic that a car and a two-wheeler passing on the service road were hit by the falling truck. A car parked under the bridge was also crushed beneath the Hyva.
One of the deceased two-wheeler riders was identified as Balram Awasthi, a resident of Natwara. The identity of the truck driver is yet to be confirmed.
Shahpura police rushed to the spot and carried out a rescue operation. The injured were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
Note: This is a breaking story. Further details are awaited.
