Rice-laden truck carrying 500 sacks crashes on NH-315 in Assam's Margherita

A truck carrying a consignment of rice from the Food Corporation of India (FCI) depot in Tinsukia met with an accident on NH-315 near Dehing Tea Estate in Margherita, under Tinsukia district.

The truck, bearing registration number AS01GC 7994, was reportedly carrying around 500 sacks of rice and was heading towards Kharsang in Arunachal Pradesh when the accident occurred.

Following the incident, the driver of the vehicle reportedly fled the spot.

Local residents alleged that some unidentified persons took away a few sacks of rice from the accident site. They urged the Margherita Police to take stringent action against those allegedly involved in removing the rice from the truck.

Meanwhile, Margherita Police reached the accident site and initiated necessary action. Further details regarding the cause of the accident and the condition of the driver are awaited.