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Truck Overturns in Uttarakhand's Tehri, Traffic Hit; No Injuries

A cement-laden truck overturned in Ghansali, Tehri district, disrupting traffic on NH-707A. No injuries were reported, and police reached the spot to restore normal flow. Vehicles are being diverted via alternative routes to ease congestion. In a separate incident, a tempo traveller accident injured five passengers near Nagraja Dhar.

Key Points: Truck Overturns in Tehri, Traffic Disrupted on NH-707A

  • Truck carrying cement overturns in Ghansali, Tehri
  • No injuries reported in the incident
  • Traffic disrupted on Jakhdhar-Pokhal stretch of NH-707A
  • Vehicles diverted via Tipri, Hindolakhal, and Devprayag
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Truck overturns in Uttarakhand's Tehri district, traffic hit

A cement-laden truck overturned in Ghansali, Tehri district, disrupting traffic on NH-707A. No injuries reported. Police deployed, traffic diverted.

"Traffic Disrupted on Jakhdhar-Pokhal (NH-707A) Route Following Truck Overturn; Police Deployed at Site, Efforts Underway to Restore Traffic Flow - Officials"

Tehri, May 2

A truck carrying cement went out of control and overturned in the Ghansali area of Uttarakhand's Tehri district on Saturday, leading to the disruption of vehicular movement along the route, officials said.

Soon after receiving information about the incident, police personnel reached the spot and began taking necessary steps to restore normal traffic flow. Authorities confirmed that no injuries have been reported in the incident so far.

The accident caused significant disruption on the Jakhdhar-Pokhal stretch of NH-707A, prompting the administration to divert traffic and manage congestion in the area.

"Traffic Disrupted on Jakhdhar-Pokhal (NH-707A) Route Following Truck Overturn; Police Deployed at Site, Efforts Underway to Restore Traffic Flow," officials said, outlining the situation on the ground.

As part of traffic management measures, vehicles travelling from Chamba and Tehri towards Maletha are being diverted from Tipri towards Devprayag via Hindolakhal. Similarly, vehicles moving from Maletha towards Chamba and Tehri are being rerouted towards Devprayag to ease congestion.

Police teams remain deployed at the site and are continuing efforts to clear the overturned vehicle and restore smooth movement. Authorities have urged commuters to follow alternative routes and cooperate with personnel managing the situation.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident earlier on May 1, a tempo traveller en route from Delhi to Gangotri met with an accident near Nagraja Dhar on the Nagun-Suvakholi motorway.

Five passengers sustained injuries in that incident and were shifted to the Community Health Centre in Chinyali Saur with the assistance of the 108 ambulance service.

According to reports, the tempo traveller was carrying 23 passengers heading towards Gangotri Dham. At around 2:15 p.m., the vehicle reportedly suffered a sudden brake failure near Nagraja Dhar, causing the driver to lose control. The vehicle then crashed into a hillside.

Officials said the vehicle eventually got lodged in a roadside drain instead of falling into a deep gorge, thereby preventing what could have been a far more serious accident.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The tempo traveller accident near Nagraja Dhar is more concerning. 23 passengers and a brake failure at high altitude? That's terrifying. Thank heavens it got stuck in a drain instead of going down the gorge. Uttarakhand roads need serious upgrades.
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Aman W
Five injured in that tempo traveller accident - lucky it wasn't worse. These buses and tempos are often poorly maintained. The driver probably had no choice. 🚐 Hope the injured recover soon and the authorities check all vehicles plying on these routes during the pilgrimage season.
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Naveen S
Good that police responded quickly in both cases. But why do these accidents keep happening on NH-707A? The road is narrow and winding. The government should install crash barriers and better signage. Pilgrims coming to Gangotri deserve safe travel. 🚧
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Varun X
I travel this route often for work. The Jakhdhar-Pokhal stretch is notorious for such incidents. Overloaded trucks and speeding are common. The diversion via Tipri and Hindolakhal adds 30-40 mins to the journey but at least it's safer. Good that no one died here.
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Michael C
Impressed by the quick response from police and ambulance services. The 108 service really helps in remote areas. But the brake failure on a hill road is a major red flag. Vehicle fitness checks need to be stricter, especially during the Char Dham Yatra season.

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