Truck caught fire on National Highway, driver narrowly escaped

Kawardha. A massive fire broke out in a moving truck between Chandaini and Navagaon of Rajnandgaon Bilaspur NH 130 under Kotwali police station area of Kawardha. The driver saved his life by jumping from the burning truck. The truck burnt to ashes. The fire team brought the fire under control after hours of struggle. It is feared that the truck may have caught fire due to a short circuit.

The truck got stuck on the railingless bridge of the Kotba-Lavakera highway in Jashpur district. The truck narrowly escaped falling under the bridge. Due to this incident, vehicular traffic has been blocked for 24 hours. Inviting accidents Accidents often happen due to negligence of Lonivi on the bridge.