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IN PHOTOS: Soil-laden truck overturns on Mumbai's Magathane flyover

Updated On: 05 October, 2026 09:25 AM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

A truck carrying soil overturned on the Magathane flyover near Metro Wholesale Mall in Mumbai's Borivali East on Monday morning, October 5, causing traffic congestion in the area. (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE)

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The incident occurred at around 6.25 am. No injuries were reported in the incident so far. (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE)
The incident occurred at around 6.25 am. No injuries were reported in the incident so far. (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE)
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Following the incident, Mumbai Police, Traffic Police, Fire Brigade personnel and BMC officials reached the spot to manage the situation and facilitate the removal of the overturned truck
Following the incident, Mumbai Police, Traffic Police, Fire Brigade personnel and BMC officials reached the spot to manage the situation and facilitate the removal of the overturned truck
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The officials worked to clear the road and regulate traffic as the incident affected vehicular movement on the flyover. The overturned vehicle and soil scattered on the road led to traffic slowing down in the area
The officials worked to clear the road and regulate traffic as the incident affected vehicular movement on the flyover. The overturned vehicle and soil scattered on the road led to traffic slowing down in the area
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Efforts were also underway to remove the truck and any debris or soil from the carriageway so that normal traffic movement could resume
Efforts were also underway to remove the truck and any debris or soil from the carriageway so that normal traffic movement could resume
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The exact circumstances that led to the truck overturning are yet to be ascertained. Officials were assessing the situation and carrying out clearance operations at the site
The exact circumstances that led to the truck overturning are yet to be ascertained. Officials were assessing the situation and carrying out clearance operations at the site
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Oil spilt from the vehicle onto the third lane, prompting authorities to restrict traffic movement to two lanes
Oil spilt from the vehicle onto the third lane, prompting authorities to restrict traffic movement to two lanes
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Mumbaikars are advised to avoid the route towards Thakur Village and Mira Road following a major accident involving an overturned dumper. The bridge has been temporarily closed, with recovery operations currently underway
Mumbaikars are advised to avoid the route towards Thakur Village and Mira Road following a major accident involving an overturned dumper. The bridge has been temporarily closed, with recovery operations currently underway
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Commuters travelling through the stretch should expect delays of at least 40 minutes
Commuters travelling through the stretch should expect delays of at least 40 minutes
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The service road is also heavily congested due to the accident, further affecting traffic movement in the area. Further updates are awaited.
The service road is also heavily congested due to the accident, further affecting traffic movement in the area. Further updates are awaited.

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