Truck falls into river as bridge collapses
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 23 2024:
A truck fell into the Leimakhong River with the driver narrowly escaping with injuries after the metal bridge, constructed over the river between Sekmai and Kanto under Sekmai Police Station, collapsed on Sunday.
The injured driver has been identified Abdul Ali (34) s/o Budsha Ali of Kirmamun, Nalbari district in Assam.
According to a police report, the truck (NL01AG-3113), transporting GI tin sheets, was crossing the bridge around 10.30am Sunday, when the middle portion of the structure collapsed.
Of the three people in the truck, the driver sustained injuries and was taken to RIMS hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, a team of Sekmai police station engaged a crane to retrieve the truck from the river, the report conveyed.