Assam: Illegal Coal-Laden Truck Involved In Road Accident At NH 315 In Margherita

MARGHERITA: A truck loaded with coal involved in illegal coal operations met with a terrible accident on National Highway 315 near Chariali, Margherita on Wednesday night.

The incident happened at around 11:30 pm, which caused serious damage and raised concerns about ongoing illegal coal transportation in the region.

According to the report, the registration number of the truck that was devastated by the accident is AS01Q C 9817 and was travelling from an illegal coal coke unit in Ledo, Margherita subdivision.

The high speed of the truck resulted in the loss of control and got diverted from the road and collided with a roadside tree. The impact caused further damage to a nearby car that was parked in a nearby garage. 

People who were present at the location stated that the truck driver successfully escaped without injury and was safely rescued from the wreckage. Later the driver was taken into police custody for questioning. Margherita police arrived at the scene on time and started their investigation. 

Authorities are also investigating the truck's potential connection to illegal coal transportation, a persistent problem in the region.

This incident underscores the pressing need for stricter enforcement to address illegal coal operations, which endanger both safety and the environment.

Earlier this month, a serious accident took place at the Shraddhanjali Flyover in Guwahati on Friday night with one motorcycle rider suffering grievous injuries after a head-on collision with a Wagon R.

The incident took place when the two-wheeler, bearing registration number AS 01BK 6859, collided with the four-wheeler (AS 21H 0140) which was reportedly traveling from Gitanagar towards Ganeshguri.

After suffering potentially fatal injuries, the motorcyclist—whose identity has not been revealed—was taken right away to a nearby hospital for rapid medical assistance. According to medical professionals, his situation is critical. The Wagon R's two occupants, meanwhile, managed to escape the collision unscathed.

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