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16-Wheel Truck Crashes Through FlowerSagar Bridge Railings into River at Mandla, Driver Rescued
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 08:31 AM
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A 16‑wheel truck broke the railings of the FlowerSagar bridge in Mandla and fell into the river, trapping the driver in the cabin. Local residents and police rescued him and he was taken to the district hospital.
While crossing the FlowerSagar bridge near Mandla in Madhya Pradesh, a 16‑wheel heavy truck lost control and smashed the bridge railings before plunging into the river below. The impact left the driver trapped inside the cabin, unable to extricate himself.
Nearby villagers heard the crash and rushed to the scene. Police units arrived shortly after and, together with the locals, worked to free the driver using ropes and makeshift tools. The rescue operation took several minutes, after which the driver was pulled safely onto the riverbank.
Medical personnel from the district hospital attended the driver on site and then transferred him to the hospital for further evaluation. He was reported to be injured but stable. The bridge has been closed pending a structural assessment, and traffic is being diverted to alternate routes.
Authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the truck's loss of control, focusing on vehicle condition and driver fatigue. No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the incident.
Nearby villagers heard the crash and rushed to the scene. Police units arrived shortly after and, together with the locals, worked to free the driver using ropes and makeshift tools. The rescue operation took several minutes, after which the driver was pulled safely onto the riverbank.
Medical personnel from the district hospital attended the driver on site and then transferred him to the hospital for further evaluation. He was reported to be injured but stable. The bridge has been closed pending a structural assessment, and traffic is being diverted to alternate routes.
Authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the truck's loss of control, focusing on vehicle condition and driver fatigue. No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the incident.