Apple-Laden truck overturns near Sherpur Chowk in Ludhiana, Traffic disrupted

August 26, 2025

Ludhiana, August 26: A truck loaded with apples overturned near the Sherpur Chowk flyover in Ludhiana. After the accident, the truck was badly damaged and a long traffic jam occurred due to apple crates being scattered on the highway. Passersby immediately pulled out the driver and conductor trapped in the truck and informed the police. The traffic police arrived at the spot, restored traffic and got the apple crates placed at a safe place.

The truck was to be delivered from Srinagar to Madhya Pradesh.

Giving information, the truck driver Javed Alam said that he was going to deliver a truck full of apples from Srinagar to Madhya Pradesh. Suddenly two people were crossing the road near Sherpur Chowk in the morning. Suddenly both of them came in front of the truck. While trying to save those two young men, the truck hit the divider and overturned.

No casualties reported 

There was a lot of damage due to the truck overturning. With the help of people, they were taken out of the truck. Thankfully, no one was hurt much but apple boxes were scattered in the middle of the road. Many apple boxes also opened. People also helped by collecting the scattered apples.

When the police got the information, they made the traffic smooth. The truck owner has been informed about the incident. After his arrival, the truck will be sent to the workshop and the goods will be shifted to another vehicle.