GUWAHATI: In a horrific accident, a dumper truck fell off the Jalukbari flyover on Tuesday, March 9. The truck fell atop a parked city bus in Guwahati.
The dumper truck was heading towards Khanapara from Amingaon on Tuesday morning. The driver, identified as one Kismat Ali (24), died on the spot while the handyman was left injured.
The driver was rushed to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) by the police where he was declared dead.
The matter was confirmed to G Plus by Jalukbari Traffic Outpost inspector in charge (IC) Udit Borkakati. "In my career, I have never witnessed such an incident when a vehicle fell down from the flyover. Luckily, the city bus was empty or it could have been much worse," the IC told G Plus.
As per the traffic police, the truck was carrying sand and took a sharp right turn which caused the accident. The police had to bring in a crane to carry the truck.
