KOCHI: A lorry carrying logs met with an accident and tilted to one side, causing a major disruption on the road. The accident occurred at 5 a.m. today, with the lorry's tire bursting and crashing into the nearby ATM center, damaging its door. The lorry was en route to Perumbavoor when the accident happened near Angamaly, leading to a significant traffic jam in the area.

In a similar incident the previous day in Pune, a water tanker lorry fell into a pothole on Warpet Road around 4 a.m. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. CCTV footage of the incident has been released, showing the driver escaping immediately after the accident.

The tanker, belonging to the municipal corporation, was recovered using a crane brought to the site by the fire brigade, which arrived promptly after being informed. The pothole, which had formed on an interlocked road, has raised concerns among pedestrians and motorists, especially those using smaller vehicles. Authorities have announced an investigation to determine the cause of the road damage.