A preliminary investigation conducted by Regional Transport Officer (Enforcement) P. Sivakumar has found that the truck driver might have either dozed off or been careless. Mr. Sivakumar will send his report to the Transport Commissioner on Saturday. Mr. Sivakumar said he would strongly recommend setting up of lorry bays as a measure to prevent such accidents. “I am recommending that lorry bays be developed at a stretch of 50-60 km. Lorry bays with some basic facilities for resting and freshening up for drivers are expected to reduce accidents caused by trucks at night.

Source: The Hindu February 21, 2020 15:24 UTC