Bhubaneswar, June 9 -- A fish-laden truck plunged off a bridge after crashing through a protective barrier on National Highway 16 in Odisha's Bhadrak district on Tuesday. The accident occurred near Ranital Chhak under the jurisdiction of Bhadrak Rural Police Station.

According to preliminary information, the truck was transporting fish and heading towards Balasore when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle near Ranital Chhak. The truck rammed into the protection wall of the highway bridge with considerable force.

The impact damaged the bridge barricade, causing the heavy vehicle to break through the barrier and fall below the bridge. The accident drew the attention of local residents and commuters, who rushed to the spot soo...