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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (DV)
Mangaluru, Mar 31: A truck transporting imported coal toppled on National Highway 75 at Maroli after the driver lost control over it on Wednesday March 31.
The traffic department officials said the driver was reportedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
The injured driver was trapped in the vehicle. He was rescued by the Fire and Emergency Services officials.
Later, he was rushed to the private hospital in the city.
Due to the intensity of the accident, electric poles got damaged and coal spilled from the truck on to the road. A crane was used to clear the truck from the road.