Two Killed As Cement-Laden Truck Falls Into River In Madhya Pradesh's Damoh
Damoh (Madhya Pradesh): A truck driver and cleaner were killed after their cement-laden vehicle fell into a river in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district, police said on Sunday. The bodies of the two victims were recovered in the early hours of Sunday after cranes were deployed to move the heavy vehicle from the Chilhghat River, an official said. Around 1 am on Saturday, the 18-wheeler truck, carrying…
Damoh, Madhya Pradesh: A tragic accident occurred on Saturday when an 18-wheeler truck carrying cement fell into the Chilhghat River, resulting in the deaths of the truck driver and a cleaner. The incident took place around 1 am as the vehicle crossed the Damoh-Katni road bridge. Caught in strong currents, the truck crashed through a railing and plunged around 40 feet into the river, overturning and becoming lodged in the water.
Local residents discovered the vehicle the following morning and alerted authorities. Despite initial rescue efforts being hampered by strong currents, a State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team was deployed to assist. The heavy load of cement and the vehicle's size made it difficult to move, and rescuers were unable to determine the exact number of people trapped inside.
It was only late Saturday night that rescuers noticed a hand inside the truck's cabin and managed to extricate two bodies using powerful cranes. The deceased were identified as Abhishek Vanshkar, a 23-year-old driver, and Tulsinath, a 38-year-old cleaner, both from Vidisha district. The ongoing rainfall had exacerbated the situation, making the rescue operation more challenging.
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