A trawler collided with a parked truck near Rajghat on National Highway No. 60 under Basta police station in Balasore district today. The crash left the trawler driver trapped and severely injured.
The accident occurred when a speeding trawler, heading to Baltimore from West Bengal, rammed into the rear of a stationary truck on the highway. The impact crushed the trawler’s cabin, trapping the driver inside for an extended period.
Firefighters and police arrived promptly after receiving the alert. After considerable effort, they rescued the critically injured driver from the mangled cabin.
Authorities rushed the driver to Basta Medical Center for immediate care. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was later transferred to a hospital in Baltimore.
Basta police are investigating the incident further. Preliminary findings suggest that thick fog may have impaired visibility, leading to the collision.