Ludhiana, May 22 -- A truck loaded with goods overturned near the Atam Park Police post on Link Road during the early hours of Wednesday, causing massive traffic disruptions across some of Ludhiana's busiest roads. The mishap, which occurred around 1.30am, left the road partially blocked for more than 18 hours, adding to the misery of commuters under the blazing heat.

According to assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Ravinder Kumar, in-charge of the Atam Park Police post, the truck was headed from the bus stand side and overturned after hitting the railing at the edge of the railway over bridge near Atam Park Chowk. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle while trying to avoid a high-speed car that dangerously overtook him.

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