A Kakkanad road metal spill caused by a tipper lorry disrupted traffic and led to several vehicles, including two-wheelers, losing control near the Bible College Junction on the Kakkanad–Pallikkara route on Tuesday morning. The road was cleared after a joint effort by local residents, fire service personnel, workers’ union members and other commuters.
The incident occurred at around 7 am when the rear clip of a tipper lorry travelling from Ernakulam towards Pallikkara reportedly came loose. Metal being carried in the vehicle fell onto the road and spread across the stretch between Thengode Bible College Junction and Manayakkakadavu Junction.
As the material spread over a longer section of the road, passing vehicles faced difficulty. Two-wheelers were particularly vulnerable, with several losing control and falling. Two or three vehicles were involved in accidents, according to the report, although no serious injuries were reported.
The metal spill also obstructed traffic for a considerable period, affecting vehicles using the Kakkanad–Pallikkara road. The incident highlights the immediate safety risk created when construction material or other heavy loads fall from goods vehicles onto busy urban roads.
Following the incident, local residents stopped the tipper lorry. Fire service personnel, residents, workers’ union members and travellers then joined efforts to remove the scattered metal from the carriageway. The road became usable again only after an extended clearance operation, following which vehicles were allowed to pass.
The report did not specify whether enforcement authorities had initiated action against the lorry operator or whether the vehicle’s load-securing mechanism was inspected after the incident. It also did not provide details about the exact quantity of metal spilled or the duration of the traffic disruption.
