UP tanker overturns, locals rush with buckets to collect ghee
A truck carrying vanaspati ghee overturned in Moradabad, India, leading local residents to gather and collect the spilled product. Police eventually intervened to clear the crowd and restore traffic flow.
Why it matters
The incident highlights local social behavior and the challenges of managing public order during accidental cargo spills.
A truck carrying vanaspati ghee overturned in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad, spilling a large quantity of its cargo onto the road. Soon after the accident, people from the area gathered at the spot, with some seen collecting the spilled ghee in buckets and other containers. A video showing the scene has since been viral all over social media. The incident took place in the Katghar police station area of Moradabad at around 12 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23. The truck was travelling from Haryana to a factory in Rudrapur when it lost control and overturned by the roadside, according to police..Ghee spills across the road after truck overturnsThe overturned truck was loaded with vanaspati Dalda ghee. Following the accident, the ghee spilled out of the vehicle and spread across the road. The sight quickly drew the attention of people nearby.
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