Guwahati: A vehicle involved in an accident sparked significant traffic chaos on the Nagaon-Naltali State Highway in Bhakatgaon on June 20. Although the crash occurred in the morning, the damaged vehicle remained on the roadside for most of the day, creating a bottleneck for passing motorists.
Recovery crews did not arrive to remove the obstruction until the evening. This timing forced a complete standstill for nearly an hour, leaving commuters and ambulances transporting patients trapped in long queues. The delay led to widespread criticism from local residents who felt the operation was poorly managed.
Frustrated travelers argued that authorities should have cleared the road during off-peak hours or late at night. Many people on the scene questioned the planning behind the recovery, with some locals noting that "removing a vehicle lying on the roadside in a manner that completely halted traffic caused unnecessary inconvenience to the public."
The incident has intensified demands for better traffic coordination and improved response strategies during future recovery operations on high-traffic routes in the region.
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