Tragic Incident: Massive Truck Loaded with Gas Cylinders Crashes on NH-17 in Jogighopa, Assam
A truck carrying around 300 gas-filled cylinders crashed into a highway divider on National Highway 17 in Jogighopa, Assam. The accident occurred when the speeding truck lost control, resulting in a major collision. Both the truck driver and the handyman were injured in the crash. Jogighopa police quickly arrived at the scene to manage the situation and assist the injured.
The impact displaced the highway divider, underlining a recurring safety issue on National Highway 17. Authorities are investigating the incident, while fortunately, there were no fatalities, preventing a potential tragedy.
In related efforts to aid road accident victims, the Union Ministry has launched a pilot scheme in Chandigarh and Assam, providing cashless treatment for motor vehicle accident victims. In collaboration with the National Health Authority (NHA), the scheme offers trauma care packages at empanelled hospitals under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). Eligible victims can receive health benefits worth up to Rs. 1.5 lakh for seven days following an accident.
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