Sullia/Kadaba: Two separate road accidents involving lorries were reported in Sullia and Kadaba over the weekend, with both incidents involving heavy vehicles losing control. Fortunately, the drivers escaped without suffering major injuries.
The first accident occurred on Saturday night near Sampaje Chowki in Sullia taluk, while the second was reported on Sunday at Mardhala in Kadaba taluk. Both incidents caused disruption at the accident spots and required cranes to remove the vehicles.
Cashew-laden lorry overturns near Sampaje
In the first incident, a lorry carrying cashew nuts from Mangaluru to Mysuru reportedly overturned after its driver lost control while negotiating a curve on the national highway near Sampaje Chowki.
The accident occurred at night, and the overturned vehicle obstructed the road, resulting in the suspension of vehicular movement for several hours.
Local residents promptly responded to the situation and took steps to clear the highway. A crane was arranged to lift the overturned lorry and remove it from the road.
The vehicle was subsequently cleared, allowing traffic to resume normally along the route.
The driver sustained minor injuries in the accident but escaped without any major harm.
The incident has once again highlighted the risks faced by heavy vehicles while negotiating curves on highways, particularly during night-time travel.
Cement brick-laden lorry falls into drain
The second accident occurred on Sunday in Mardhala under the Kadaba taluk limits.
A lorry transporting cement bricks from Melkar to Subrahmanya reportedly went out of control and veered off the road before falling into a roadside drain.
The driver narrowly escaped without injuries in the incident.
Following the accident, efforts were made to safely remove the cement bricks from the vehicle. The entire consignment was unloaded and transferred to another lorry so that it could continue towards its intended destination.
The lorry that had fallen into the drain was later retrieved with the assistance of a crane.
Drivers escape major injuries
Although both accidents involved heavy commercial vehicles and caused disruption, no major injuries were reported.
In the Sampaje incident, the driver suffered minor injuries, while the driver involved in the Mardhala accident escaped unhurt.
The quick response of local residents in Sampaje helped minimise the duration of the traffic disruption, while the transfer of the cement bricks in Mardhala ensured that the consignment could continue its journey despite the accident.
The incidents also underline the importance of maintaining caution while driving heavy vehicles on roads with curves, narrow stretches and roadside drains.
With both vehicles requiring crane assistance for removal, the accidents temporarily affected normal movement and required coordinated efforts to restore traffic and clear the affected areas.