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NH-53 Road Collapse Near Hazari Chhak: Separator Submerges in Paradip
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 09:01 PM
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A section of NH-53 near Hazari Chhak in Paradip collapsed, causing a separator to sink into the road.
A section of National Highway 53 collapsed near Hazari Chhak in the port town of Paradip, Odisha. The incident saw a concrete separator sink into the roadway, creating a sudden blockage.
Hazari Chhak, a busy junction on NH‑53, is a key transit point for freight traffic heading to the Paradip Port. The collapse disrupted traffic flow and raised safety concerns for commuters.
Local authorities have cordoned off the area and are working to clear the debris. Traffic has been diverted through alternate routes while engineers assess the damage.
The incident was first reported by Kanak News Odisha, which captured the sinking separator and the immediate response from traffic police.
Hazari Chhak, a busy junction on NH‑53, is a key transit point for freight traffic heading to the Paradip Port. The collapse disrupted traffic flow and raised safety concerns for commuters.
Local authorities have cordoned off the area and are working to clear the debris. Traffic has been diverted through alternate routes while engineers assess the damage.
The incident was first reported by Kanak News Odisha, which captured the sinking separator and the immediate response from traffic police.