NH-55 Accident in Redhakhol Causes 8-Hour Jam, Two Drivers in Critical

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An NH-55 accident in Redhakhol triggered an eight-hour traffic jam after a trailer collided with a truck.
Both drivers suffered critical injuries and were shifted to Burla Hospital for further treatment.
Police worked to remove the damaged vehicles and restore traffic along the busy highway corridor.

Redhakhol: A major NH-55 accident in Redhakhol caused an eight-hour traffic disruption after a trailer and truck collided near Dangaghat bridge late Saturday night. The crash brought traffic to a standstill and left hundreds of vehicles stranded on both sides of the highway.

The impact severely damaged both vehicles, while the two drivers sustained critical injuries. They were initially taken to Redhakhol Medical and later shifted to Burla Hospital after their conditions deteriorated.

The accident caused particularly severe disruption because NH-55 is an important route connecting Sambalpur and Angul, carrying both passenger and commercial traffic.

NH-55 Accident in Redhakhol Brings Traffic to Standstill

Following the collision, long lines of vehicles formed on both sides of the highway, stretching for several kilometres.

Police from Redhakhol police station reached the accident site and began removing the wreckage while attempting to restore movement. Traffic remained severely affected for hours before partial clearance was achieved by afternoon.

The prolonged disruption affected both goods carriers and passenger vehicles, highlighting the wider impact a single major crash can have on a busy highway corridor.

NH-55 Accident in Redhakhol: Rain and Visibility Under Scanner

The exact cause of the collision has not yet been established.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, while preliminary reports indicate that poor visibility and slippery road conditions caused by rainfall may have contributed to the accident.

Such conditions can significantly reduce braking efficiency and driver visibility, particularly for heavy vehicles travelling at night. However, the final cause will depend on the investigation.

NH-55 Traffic Jam Disrupts Sambalpur-Angul Route

The accident created a major bottleneck along one of the key road links between western Odisha’s important commercial centres.

The eight-hour disruption affected the movement of trucks, commercial goods and passenger vehicles. Police intervention helped gradually restore traffic, but the incident once again highlights the risks faced by motorists on busy highway stretches during adverse weather.