9 months ago
Container Overturns at Gaimukh Ghat, Halting Thane Traffic
A big truck carrying a container turned over on a steep and narrow road in Thane called Gaimukh Ghat.
This happened on November 27 and made the road very busy with traffic.
The truck turned over again when they tried to lift it, making the problem worse.
This part of the road is known for having accidents and traffic jams because it's steep and not well repaired.
It took more than three hours to clear the truck, causing long delays for people driving between Thane and the Western Express Highway.
People have asked for better road repairs and monitoring of big trucks to prevent such accidents.
A multi-axle container overturned at Gaimukh Ghat on Ghodbunder Road in Thane on November 27.
The accident caused severe traffic congestion, closing the stretch for several hours.
The container flipped over again while being lifted by a crane, delaying clearance.
The Gaimukh Ghat section is known for its sharp gradient and patchy repair work, leading to frequent accidents.
It took more than three hours to remove the container, causing long waiting hours for motorists.
- Who
- Motorists and authorities in Thane
- What
- A multi-axle container overturned, causing traffic disruption
- Where
- Gaimukh Ghat, Ghodbunder Road, Thane
- When
- November 27
- Why
- The container veered dangerously while negotiating the steep incline and narrow turns
Key facts
- Location
- Gaimukh Ghat, Ghodbunder Road, Thane
- Date
- November 27
- Cause of Accident
- Steep incline and narrow turns
- Duration of Closure
- Several hours
- Impact
- Severe traffic congestion on connecting routes
- Ongoing Issues
- Patchy repair work and sharp gradient
- Time to Clear
- More than three hours
