On Tuesday night, an accident occurred at Karapur-Bicholim when two sand-laden trucks reportedly engaged in a race, leading to one truck crashing into a bus stop. The driver of the truck lost control of the vehicle, causing significant damage to the bus stop structure. In the chaos, a two-wheeler rider was also injured and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Locals claim that the driver of the truck that caused the crash appeared to be driving under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. Both truck drivers have been detained by the authorities for questioning. The incident has raised concerns about road safety, with residents urging stricter enforcement of traffic laws to prevent such reckless driving. Authorities are conducting investigations to determine the full details and cause of the crash.
Due to a competitive situation between two trucks carrying sand, one of the trucks lost control and went straight into the bus stop at Sarvan Karapur on the Bicholi Chain Highway. The two-wheeler driver who was following him narrowly escaped. Dicholi police at the scene. Both the truck drivers were taken to the Dicholi police station for police check.