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Truck Rescued from Flood in Mahesh District as River Overflows Bridge
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 01:47 PM
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A truck and its three occupants were rescued by police after the Murgi River flooded a bridge on the Bela‑Govindgarh route in Mukhpur, Mahesh district.
Police officers responded to a distress call at night when a truck attempted to cross the Bela‑Govindgarh route in Mukhpur, Mahesh district, but was swept off the bridge by rising waters of the Murgi River. The vehicle became stranded in the middle of the river, but a coordinated rescue operation by the local police team managed to evacuate all three occupants safely.
The incident occurred as the Murgi River, a tributary of the Narmada, surged beyond its banks due to heavy rainfall in the region. The bridge on the Bela‑Govindgarh route, which serves as a vital link for local commuters, was partially submerged, prompting authorities to close the road.
No injuries were reported among the truck’s driver and passengers. The police praised the prompt action of the rescue crew and urged residents to heed flood warnings and avoid crossing the affected areas until the water recedes.
The incident occurred as the Murgi River, a tributary of the Narmada, surged beyond its banks due to heavy rainfall in the region. The bridge on the Bela‑Govindgarh route, which serves as a vital link for local commuters, was partially submerged, prompting authorities to close the road.
No injuries were reported among the truck’s driver and passengers. The police praised the prompt action of the rescue crew and urged residents to heed flood warnings and avoid crossing the affected areas until the water recedes.