Kharibari, 30th July: A truck loaded with fish overturned after losing control in the Battala area of National Highway No. 327, near Panitanki in Kharibari, on Tuesday morning.
As per reports, the truck was en route to Siliguri from Madhya Pradesh when it hit a bumper on the potholed highway, causing the driver to lose control and the vehicle to overturn.
Upon receiving the information, the Panitanki outpost police swiftly arrived at the scene and used a crane to lift the overturned truck. The Kharibari police station is conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.
Meanwhile, local expressed their frustration with the administration over the poor condition of the national highway. They allege that frequent accidents occur due to the deteriorated road, highlighting the urgent need for repairs and maintenance.