16-Wheeler Hyva Coal Truck Overturns in Angul, Driver Hospitalised in Critical Condition

A 16‑wheel Hyva coal truck capsized on a highway near Angul in Odisha on Monday, according to a report by Kanak News Odisha. The vehicle, carrying coal, lost stability and rolled over, prompting an immediate response from local emergency services. Rescue teams arrived at the scene and extracted the driver, who was found unconscious and was rushed to the nearest hospital. Medical officials have confirmed that the driver remains in a critical condition and is under intensive care. Police have cordoned off the stretch of road to investigate the cause of the overturn and to clear the wreckage, urging motorists to avoid the area until it is deemed safe.