Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Paint Spill Turns Uluberia Highway White After Truck Overturn
A truck that was carrying a lot of white paint crashed on a busy highway in Uluberia.
The paint spilled all over the black road, making it look like a giant white sheet.
Because the paint was wet and slick, cars that drove over it could slip and crash.
The police and firefighters quickly closed the road and cleaned up the paint.
Nobody was hurt, but the accident caused a big traffic jam and made people worry about the road’s safety.
A paint‑laden truck overturned on National Highway near Narendra More, Uluberia.
The spill covered the black asphalt with white paint, making the road slippery.
The incident caused traffic congestion and required police and fire brigade intervention.
No deaths or serious injuries were reported, but commuters were concerned.
Local residents blamed the deteriorating road condition and potholes for the crash.
- Who
- Truck driver and commuters on the highway
- What
- A paint-laden truck overturned, spilling white paint on the road
- When
- Wednesday (date not specified)
- Where
- National Highway near Narendra More, Uluberia, West Bengal, India
- Why
- Overspeeding and deteriorating road conditions caused the truck to lose control
- Location
- Uluberia, West Bengal, India
- Road
- National Highway 16
- Incident type
- Paint spill after truck overturn
- Casualties
- None reported
- Response
- Police and fire brigade cordoned and cleaned