Nagpur: Commuters had a narrow escape on Saturday, November 22, after a container detached from a carrier truck and fell on the roadside under the Wardhaman Nagar bridge. The incident, which occurred during peak movement hours, led to significant traffic disruption in the area.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported as motorists managed to avoid the falling container in time. The sudden mishap, however, caused panic among commuters passing through the busy stretch.

Traffic police immediately reached the spot and began managing the traffic flow to prevent further congestion. Efforts are currently underway to remove the container from the road and restore normal traffic movement.

Authorities are probing how the container became loose and fell off the truck. The incident has once again raised concerns about the safety compliance of heavy vehicles plying through city roads.