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Driver Rescues Himself After Pickup and Buffalo Swept Away in Rao River at Jayanti, Mohali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 02:33 AM
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A pickup truck carrying a buffalo was swept away by the Rao River near Jayanti in Mohali, but the driver managed to save his own life.
A pickup truck transporting a buffalo was caught in the swift currents of the Rao River near the village of Jayanti in Mohali district. The sudden rise in water level caused both the vehicle and the animal to be swept downstream.
The driver, who was inside the truck at the time, managed to extricate himself from the vehicle and reach the riverbank without serious injury. He reported that he was able to hold onto a nearby tree root before the truck was carried away.
Local authorities were alerted to the incident and arrived at the scene shortly after. Police officials recorded the incident and are assessing any further safety measures needed along the riverbank.
The incident underscores the hazards posed by unexpected water flow in rural river stretches, especially during the monsoon season, and serves as a reminder for motorists to exercise caution near water bodies.
The driver, who was inside the truck at the time, managed to extricate himself from the vehicle and reach the riverbank without serious injury. He reported that he was able to hold onto a nearby tree root before the truck was carried away.
Local authorities were alerted to the incident and arrived at the scene shortly after. Police officials recorded the incident and are assessing any further safety measures needed along the riverbank.
The incident underscores the hazards posed by unexpected water flow in rural river stretches, especially during the monsoon season, and serves as a reminder for motorists to exercise caution near water bodies.