A truck laden with insecticides fell in to Kharun river after jumping off the railings of bridge late Monday night. Driver and cleaner of the truck was badly injured in the accident but their condition is stated to be out of danger.
According to police, Truck no.OR-E-1063 which was going from Nasik to Bargarh in Odisha was passing from Kharun Bridge late Monday night. While the truck was in the middle of the bridge its shockers got broken leading to the driver losing control over the wheels and after breaking the railings it jumped in to the river which is brimming up due to incessant rains.
After receiving information Kumhari police reached the spot ant after 2-3 hours hectic efforts saved driver Gagan Behera and cleaner B Devai with the help of rope. They were admitted in a local hospital where their condition is stated to be out of danger. Since the water level in Kharun River has gone up considerably due to rains the submerged truck could not be brought out till Tuesday evening.