NAMAKKAL: Traffic was affected for more than an hour on the Salem-Madurai National Highway near Rasipuram in Namakkal district on Thursday afternoon after a trailer truck crashed while descending the Andagalur Gate flyover.
The truck was carrying about 60 tonnes of steel angles from Maharashtra to Karur. An officer at the Rasipuram police station said the driver lost control of the vehicle while descending the flyover around 1.30pm. No casualties or injuries were reported. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Salem | Silver Rate in Salem | Bank Holidays in Salem | Public Holidays in Salem | Salem AQI | Weather in Salem Stay updated with the latest Salem news.
“The vehicle partially blocked the road, causing congestion and delays for motorists and commuters,” he said. The truck hit a streetlight pole on the roadside. Vehicles piled up for two kilometres on the NH. The Rasipuram police reached the spot after receiving information, regulated traffic and moved the truck to the roadside. Police registered a case and were investigating the circumstances leading to the crash. Download the TOI App.