Jalandhar News: Panic gripped Dr BR Ambedkar Chowk in Jalandhar early Monday morning after a speeding truck went out of control and rammed into the intersection, causing significant damage to the divider and surrounding structure.
According to information, the truck crashed through the divider and entered the middle of the chowk. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident, although the truck and the road infrastructure sustained considerable damage.
Following the incident, local residents informed the police. A team from Police Station Division No. 4 reached the spot and detained the truck driver before taking him to the police station for further questioning.
An eyewitness said that he was passing through the area when he suddenly saw the speeding truck lose control and crash into the chowk, breaking through the divider.
The eyewitness also suspected that the driver might have been under the influence of intoxicants, which could have led to the accident. However, this claim has not been officially confirmed by the police.
Police have taken the driver into custody and initiated an investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the accident.
