Truck Loaded with Crop Stubble Overturns on Ludhiana’s Jawadi Bridge, Massive Traffic Jam Ensues

May 4, 2026

Ludhiana: A major accident occurred last night (May 3) on the crucial route connecting the Ludhiana-Ferozepur Road to Gill Road. Near Jawadi Bridge, a massive truck laden with straw lost control and overturned right in the middle of the road. Fortunately, no lives were lost in this accident.

Surprisingly, although the accident took place late at night, neither the administration nor any official from the concerned department took the trouble to remove the truck by the following morning. The main thoroughfare became completely blocked due to the overturned truck and the straw scattered all around it.

Commuters Stuck in Traffic Jams; Widespread Public Outrage

When people set out for work in the morning, they faced significant difficulties. Traffic near Jawadi Bridge came to a complete standstill. Drivers of four-wheeled vehicles were forced to take longer, alternative routes, while motorcyclists were compelled to inch their way through the jam for hours.

“Clear the Road Immediately,” Demand the Public

There is widespread public anger against the administration because, despite such a major accident, immediate relief operations to clear the debris from the highway were not initiated. The public is questioning why there is such a delay in summoning a crane to clear the path. People are demanding that the road be cleared immediately so that traffic flow can be restored and they can be relieved of this inconvenience.