Ludhiana, March 28 -- A speeding tipper lost control and overturned on Karabara Road near Salem Tabri on the intervening night of March 26 and 27, knocking down nearly 10 to 12 electricity poles. The accident resulted in a prolonged power outage lasting over 20 hours in several residential areas, including Vaishno Colony, Papita Market and Nanak Nagar, causing significant inconvenience to residents.

According to Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) officials, the crash led to damages estimated at around Rs.3 lakh. "Due to the severity of the impact, 10 transformers were damaged, plunging the affected localities into darkness," officials added.

Meanwhile, frustrated residents blamed the authorities for allowing heavy vehicles t...