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Loaded Canter Flips After Hitting Divider in Phillaur; Driver Tried to Save Bike
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 05:38 PM
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A goods-laden canter overturned in Phillaur, Jalandhar, after the driver attempted to avoid a two-wheeler and collided with the road divider.
A road accident occurred in Phillaur, Jalandhar, when a canter loaded with goods overturned after colliding with the central road divider. The incident took place on a major stretch of the highway connecting the city to neighboring areas.
According to available information, the driver of the canter was attempting to maneuver the vehicle to avoid a collision with a moving two-wheeler. In the process of trying to save the bike from impact, the driver lost control of the heavy vehicle, which subsequently struck the divider and flipped over.
The accident caused significant disruption to traffic in the area. While the specific extent of injuries or damage to the cargo was not detailed in the immediate report, the overturned vehicle blocked the lane, necessitating the intervention of local authorities to clear the road.
Local police and traffic officers reached the scene to manage the situation and restore normalcy to the traffic flow. The incident highlights the risks associated with sudden maneuvers by heavy vehicles on high-speed roads.
According to available information, the driver of the canter was attempting to maneuver the vehicle to avoid a collision with a moving two-wheeler. In the process of trying to save the bike from impact, the driver lost control of the heavy vehicle, which subsequently struck the divider and flipped over.
The accident caused significant disruption to traffic in the area. While the specific extent of injuries or damage to the cargo was not detailed in the immediate report, the overturned vehicle blocked the lane, necessitating the intervention of local authorities to clear the road.
Local police and traffic officers reached the scene to manage the situation and restore normalcy to the traffic flow. The incident highlights the risks associated with sudden maneuvers by heavy vehicles on high-speed roads.