Puttur: A liquor-laden truck overturned after being hit from behind and subsequently colliding with a gas tanker parked by the roadside at Nelady on National Highway 75 on Sunday, September 20.
The accident involved three vehicles and caused damage to the trucks as well as the liquor consignment. The drivers involved in the incident sustained minor injuries. Police from Nelady station inspected the scene, while a case was registered at Uppinangady police station following a complaint by one of the truck owners.
Truck crashes into liquor-laden vehicle
According to the Daijiworld report, the incident occurred when a truck driven by Shameer was travelling from Sakleshpur towards Mangaluru.
When the vehicle reached Nelady, it reportedly rammed into the rear of another truck carrying a consignment of liquor. The liquor-laden truck was owned by Raja M, a resident of Nelamangala.
The impact caused the liquor-carrying truck to go out of control before it hit a gas tanker that had been parked on the roadside.
The truck then overturned, leaving three vehicles damaged in the accident.
Liquor consignment damaged
The collision also damaged the liquor consignment being transported by the truck.
The report did not provide an estimate of the value of the damaged liquor or the vehicles. It also did not specify whether any portion of the consignment spilled onto the road or whether additional measures were required to secure the damaged goods.
The accident occurred along NH 75, an important route connecting the coastal Karnataka region with Sakleshpur and other parts of the state.
Truck drivers suffer minor injuries
The drivers involved in the crash sustained minor injuries.
No fatalities were reported in the incident. The available report also did not mention any serious injuries to other road users or people near the parked gas tanker.
The condition of the drivers was not elaborated on beyond the report stating that they suffered minor injuries.
The accident nevertheless caused significant damage to the vehicles involved and required police intervention at the site.
Police inspect accident spot
Following the incident, personnel from the Nelady police station reached the location and conducted an inspection.
The police examined the vehicles and circumstances surrounding the collision. Based on a complaint filed by truck owner Raja, a case was registered at Uppinangady police station.
Further investigation is expected to establish the circumstances leading to the initial collision between the two trucks.
The report did not provide details of any charges filed against the driver or indicate whether investigators had determined the specific cause of the crash.
Accident affects three vehicles
The incident resulted in damage to three vehicles — the truck that allegedly caused the initial collision, the liquor-laden truck and the gas tanker parked on the roadside.
The sequence of collisions began with the truck travelling towards Mangaluru reportedly hitting the rear of the liquor-laden vehicle.
The impact then pushed the situation further, with the liquor truck hitting the stationary gas tanker before overturning.
The presence of a gas tanker at the location added another potential hazard, although the report did not state that any gas leak or fire occurred.
Investigation under way
Police are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the accident as part of the investigation.
The initial report indicates that the truck driven by Shameer was travelling from Sakleshpur towards Mangaluru when the collision occurred. The exact reason why it hit the rear of the liquor-laden truck has not been established in the available information.
Investigators may also examine vehicle damage and statements from those involved to determine how the accident occurred.
The case was registered at Uppinangady police station following the complaint submitted by Raja, the owner of the liquor-laden truck.
Road safety concerns on NH 75
The accident once again highlights the risks associated with heavy-vehicle traffic on highways.
NH 75 carries substantial traffic between the coast and interior Karnataka, including commercial vehicles transporting goods between different districts.
A collision involving multiple heavy vehicles can quickly cause secondary crashes, particularly when one of the vehicles strikes a stationary vehicle or another object.
In this case, the initial collision was followed by the liquor-laden truck hitting a parked gas tanker and overturning.
While the drivers escaped with minor injuries, the incident caused damage to three vehicles and disrupted the immediate area.
No fatalities reported
The accident ended without any reported loss of life, with the truck drivers sustaining only minor injuries.
However, the damage to the three vehicles and the liquor consignment indicates the impact of the collision.
Police have begun examining the circumstances surrounding the crash, and further details may emerge as the investigation progresses.
For now, the incident remains under investigation, with authorities focusing on the sequence of collisions and the circumstances that led to the initial impact.