A Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) bus travelling from Margao to Kalem went off the road and plunged into a trench near Gali, Chandor, on Wednesday after the driver reportedly lost control while negotiating a turn.
According to eyewitnesses, the bus had taken an alternate route to avoid a traffic jam on the Curchorem–Margao bypass. While navigating the narrow turn, another driver allegedly offered to guide the Kadamba driver, but due to unfamiliarity with the route, the bus veered off the road and into the trench.
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The incident resulted in a massive traffic blockage, leaving commuters stranded for hours. Locals expressed frustration over the absence of traffic police at the site to manage the situation.
Even after two hours, a crane had not arrived to tow the vehicle, further worsening congestion in the area.
No injuries were reported in the accident. Authorities are expected to investigate the cause of the mishap and review traffic management measures on alternate routes frequently used by public transport.
