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Uncontrolled Dumper Rams Into Toll Plaza Barricade in Doiwala, Creates Panic

  • Yashvardhan Chauhan
  • Jun 24
  • 1 min read
truck accident scene

A speeding dumper truck created chaos on the Dehradun–Rishikesh highway when it lost control and crashed into the Lachhiwala toll plaza barricade in Doiwala. The accident, which occurred early Monday morning, caused panic among toll staff and commuters.


🚨 What Happened:


  • The dumper, reportedly coming at high speed, smashed through the toll barrier

  • The incident caused fear and confusion, but no casualties have been officially reported

  • Officials say the brakes may have failed, leading to the driver losing control

  • Several vehicles narrowly escaped being hit during the accident


👮 Aftermath and Action:


  • The toll staff immediately alerted authorities

  • CCTV footage is being reviewed to understand the sequence of events

  • The dumper has been seized, and police are verifying vehicle documents and driver details


This incident once again raises concerns over unregulated heavy vehicles passing through public highways without proper safety checks.


📣 Should stricter brake testing and speed control be enforced for dumpers and heavy vehicles? Drop your opinion in the comments.

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