Fog wreaks havoc in Ambala: uncontrolled truck overturns on two bikes on Delhi-Chandigarh highway, 4 killed

Ambala (The Uttam Hindu): Dense fog on Monday morning caused a major and tragic road accident in Ambala, Haryana. A truck traveling from Delhi to Chandigarh suddenly lost control and overturned on two passing motorcycles. Four people on the motorcycles died on the spot in this horrific accident. The incident caused panic in the area, and traffic on the national highway came to a complete halt.

Truck driver lost his balance near Tangri bridge

This tragic incident occurred on the Tangri Bridge National Highway near Shahpur, just two kilometers from Ambala. According to preliminary information, dense fog enveloped the area on Monday morning, making visibility extremely low. The driver of a truck traveling from Delhi to Chandigarh lost control due to poor visibility. The uncontrolled truck overturned and simultaneously hit two passing bikes. The accident was so sudden and severe that the bikers had no chance to save themselves or recover.

The severity of the accident can be gauged from the fact that when highway police arrived at the scene after receiving information, they found two bodies severely crushed under the truck, while two others were lying on the side of the truck. Police immediately called in a crane and began a rescue operation to remove the truck. This horrific accident completely blocked the Delhi-Ambala National Highway, creating a traffic jam of approximately 10 kilometers. Hundreds of vehicles were stranded for hours, causing significant inconvenience to commuters. The local administration and police are present at the scene and efforts are underway to restore traffic by diverting it. The police have taken possession of all four bodies and are preparing to send them for post-mortem examination. A detailed investigation into the cause of the accident is underway