Locals loot tomatoes as truck overturns in Odisha’s Ganjam

Berhampur: A tomato-laden truck overturned near Kanisi bus stand under Golanthara police limits in Odisha’s Ganjam district today, following which locals rushed to the spot and allegedly looted the tomatoes.

The ill-fated vehicle carrying the vegetables was heading towards Andhra Pradesh from Berhampur and it turned turtle this morning.

As the tomatoes fell off the vehicle, locals gathered at the spot and picked up the vegetables. The driver and helper of the truck fled the place after the accident.

Police have seized the vehicle and started an investigation into the incident.