GUWAHATI: A truck overturned on a sharp hilly stretch in Sonapur on the outskirts of Guwahati on Wednesday afternoon, June 3.
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The accident took place at around 3 PM. The incident occurred after two four-wheeler vehicles attempted to overtake the truck from behind while navigating a sharp turn.
Speaking to GPlus, a traffic official of Sonapur Police said, “Two cars suddenly tried to overtake the truck from behind, following which the driver lost control and the vehicle toppled onto the divider.”
The truck driver escaped unhurt and no injuries were reported in the incident, police confirmed.
The road mishap once again highlighted the dangers associated with reckless overtaking and rash driving, particularly along the hilly roads in the Sonapur area.