Mangaluru: A truck carrying gas cylinders overturned near Kannur on National Highway 73 on Friday night, November 6, disrupting traffic and causing long queues of vehicles along the busy route.
The truck was travelling from Mangaluru towards Bengaluru when the driver reportedly lost control near a mosque in Kannur. The vehicle overturned across the highway, obstructing traffic movement.
The incident raised safety concerns as the truck was carrying gas cylinders. Fire and emergency services personnel rushed to the spot and took precautionary measures to prevent any untoward incident.
Traffic diverted following accident
The overturned truck blocked the highway, leaving vehicles stranded in long queues on both sides of the road. Traffic police reached the spot and arranged alternative routes to ease congestion and regulate vehicle movement.
Emergency personnel focused on securing the accident site and reducing the risk associated with the gas cylinders. A separate report said a crane was used to move the overturned vehicle and the cylinders were shifted away from the traffic corridor.
Safety measures taken at the spot
The presence of gas cylinders on a busy highway prompted emergency teams to take precautionary measures. The accident occurred close to commercial establishments and residential areas, adding to concerns among people in the vicinity.
Traffic movement was affected while the truck and cylinders were cleared from the road. Reports indicated that the disruption lasted for about an hour before normal movement could be restored.
No confirmed information about injuries, a gas leak or an explosion was available in the reports reviewed. Further details about the driver and the circumstances that led to the accident were also not reported.
The incident once again highlights the safety risks involved in transporting gas cylinders through busy road corridors. Authorities are yet to provide further details about the cause of the accident or any action taken in connection with it.