Truck Plunges into Ganga River in Kannauj, 3 Feared Drowned
Quick Look
- A truck fell into the Ganga river in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, after breaking bridge railings on Sunday.
- At least three people are feared drowned, and one person was injured.
- Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
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Why It Matters
A truck broke through the railing of a bridge and plunged into the Ganga river in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. Three people are feared drowned, and one person was injured.
KANNAUJ: At least three people are feared to have drowned, while one person sustained injuries after a truck plunged into the Ganga river after breaking through the railing of a bridge in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj district on Sunday, officials said.
The accident occurred while the truck was crossing the bridge.
Police, along with local administration officials and disaster response teams, rushed to the spot soon after receiving information about the incident.
A search and rescue operation was launched immediately to locate the missing occupants.
Rescue teams are continuing efforts to trace the people feared to have drowned.
Officials said the exact cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained.
A detailed investigation has been initiated, and further information is awaited as the rescue operation continues.(With agency inputs)
Open Questions
- What caused the truck to break through the bridge railing?
- What is the exact number of occupants in the truck?
- Will all missing persons be recovered?
