An overloaded tractor-trolley carrying straw disrupted traffic on the Nainital-Bareilly National Highway in Lalkuan on Thursday evening after it struck a streetlight pole near HDFC Bank.
The driver reportedly lost control while passing through the Lalkuan Kotwali area. The tractor-trolley hit the divider, causing the pole to break and fall into the middle of the highway.
The fallen pole brought traffic to a standstill. Since it was evening and festival-related movement was heavy, vehicles began forming long queues on the highway. Commuters faced difficulties until the obstruction was removed.
Traffic restored after clearance operation
Police and Nagar Panchayat teams reached the location after receiving information about the incident. They used a cutter and other equipment to remove the broken pole from the road.
The clearance work continued for about half an hour. Traffic became normal after the pole was taken away, bringing relief to motorists waiting on the highway.
No person or vehicle was caught beneath the falling pole, and a larger accident was avoided. The incident highlights the immediate traffic risk created when an overloaded vehicle loses control on a busy highway, although the supplied report does not provide details of any separate official action against the driver.
Conclusion
The overloaded tractor-trolley damaged a divider-mounted streetlight pole near HDFC Bank in Lalkuan, temporarily blocking the Nainital-Bareilly highway. Police and Nagar Panchayat teams restored traffic after removing the obstruction in about half an hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the incident occur?
The incident occurred near HDFC Bank in the Lalkuan Kotwali area on the Nainital-Bareilly National Highway.
Q. What was the tractor-trolley carrying?
The tractor-trolley was carrying straw and was overloaded.
Q. Why was traffic disrupted?
The tractor-trolley hit a divider-mounted streetlight pole, which broke and fell onto the highway.
Q. How long was traffic affected?
Traffic was disrupted for about half an hour.
Q. Who removed the fallen pole?
Police and Nagar Panchayat teams removed the pole with a cutter and other equipment.
Q. Was anyone caught in the incident?
No person or vehicle was caught by the falling pole, according to the report.
