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Mangaluru: Gas cylinder truck overturns at Kannur, traffic disrupted on NH-73

Mangaluru: Gas cylinder truck overturns at Kannur, traffic disrupted on NH-73


Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Nov 7, 2026: Traffic was severely disrupted on National Highway 73 after a truck carrying gas cylinders overturned near Kannur, close to Mangaluru, late Friday night.

The truck, which was travelling from Mangaluru towards Bengaluru, reportedly went out of control near a mosque at Kannur and overturned across the road, blocking traffic.


Lorry

The incident led to a massive traffic jam, with vehicles stranded in long queues stretching for several kilometres.

Fire and emergency services personnel rushed to the spot and took precautionary measures to prevent any untoward incident.

Meanwhile, Mangaluru traffic police diverted vehicles through alternative routes to ease congestion and restore traffic movement.


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