Siliguri, 07th July: A major accident was narrowly avoided in Siliguri’s Shanti Nagar area on Sunday when a sand-laden dumper truck lost control while unloading. The front portion of the truck suddenly lifted upwards and became entangled in overhead electric wires, creating panic among nearby residents.
Eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle became unstable during the unloading process, leading to a dangerous tilt. One person sustained injuries in the incident and was immediately rushed to a nearby nursing home by locals. Fortunately, others present at the site managed to escape unharmed.
Following the mishap, the driver fled the scene. Police from the Ashighar Outpost arrived shortly after receiving information. The dump truck, stuck in a risky position, was later brought down using a crane and taken to the police station for further investigation.