Assam: LPG truck collides with hanging bridge near Haflong lake, metal grill falls on cars

Vehicular movement was disrupted in Haflong town of Assam's Dima Hasao district on Saturday, November 14 after an LPG cylinder-laden truck collided with the rope of the Hanging Bridge near Haflong Lake, causing a heavy metal grill to collapse onto vehicles.

According to reports, the truck, bearing registration number AS 02 D 5748, struck the bridge's rope, following which a heavy metal grill fell onto the truck. An Alto car, bearing registration number AS 11 AG 3596, was also caught beneath the fallen structure.

No casualties have been reported so far.

Following the incident, traffic movement along the affected stretch came to a complete standstill, causing disruption for commuters.

Police and fire service personnel rushed to the spot and initiated efforts to clear the fallen structure and restore normal traffic movement.

Further details regarding the circumstances of the accident and the extent of damage are awaited.