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18-Wheeler Truck Falls Into River from Chielghat Bridge on Damoh‑Katni Highway
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 11:17 AM
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An 18‑wheel cement‑laden truck plunged about 40 feet into a river after its railing gave way on the Chielghat bridge of the Damoh‑Katni state highway late Friday night, with the driver and conductor feared trapped inside.
A heavy 18‑wheel truck loaded with cement collapsed from the Chielghat bridge on the Damoh‑Katni state highway late Friday night. The bridge railing gave way, causing the vehicle to tumble roughly 40 feet into the river below. Rescue teams arrived promptly after the incident was reported.
The overturned truck was recovered from the water with its cabin inverted, suggesting that the driver and the conductor may be trapped inside the wreckage. Local authorities have launched a search and rescue operation, employing divers and heavy‑equipment crews to reach the vehicle.
No official casualty figures have been released yet, but officials warned that the situation remains critical. The incident has prompted a temporary closure of the bridge and traffic diversion measures while safety assessments and recovery efforts continue.
The overturned truck was recovered from the water with its cabin inverted, suggesting that the driver and the conductor may be trapped inside the wreckage. Local authorities have launched a search and rescue operation, employing divers and heavy‑equipment crews to reach the vehicle.
No official casualty figures have been released yet, but officials warned that the situation remains critical. The incident has prompted a temporary closure of the bridge and traffic diversion measures while safety assessments and recovery efforts continue.