Moodbidri: A pickup vehicle carrying a generator overturned in the middle of the road near Mithtbaail in Kodyadka on Saturday morning, August 22, after the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, disrupting traffic movement in the area.
The vehicle was travelling from Paladka towards Moodbidri when the driver lost control near Mithtbaail. The pickup subsequently overturned and came to rest across the road, obstructing the movement of other vehicles.
Traffic disrupted after vehicle overturns
The overturned pickup vehicle blocked a portion of the road and resulted in a traffic jam in the area.
As the vehicle was lying in the middle of the road, motorists faced difficulty passing through the stretch. The disruption continued until the vehicle could be removed from the road.
The incident occurred during the morning hours, when traffic movement along the Paladka-Moodbidri route was underway.
There were no reports of major injuries in the incident.
Police reach spot
Following the incident, police and concerned personnel reached the location and took steps to clear the overturned vehicle.
The vehicle was subsequently removed from the road, allowing traffic movement to resume.
After the obstruction was cleared, normal traffic flow was restored in the area.
Investigation into incident
The exact reason for the driver losing control of the pickup vehicle is not immediately known.
The incident highlights the need for motorists, particularly drivers transporting heavy equipment such as generators, to exercise caution and maintain control while travelling on local roads.
No further details regarding the condition of the driver or the extent of damage to the vehicle were immediately available.