A major accident was narrowly averted at IFFCO Chowk on Gurugram’s National Highway 48 after a section of the road suddenly caved in. The collapse created a 25-foot-wide crater, with the dramatic moment reportedly captured on camera. The incident occurred on the Delhi-Jaipur stretch, raising concerns over road safety and traffic movement in the busy area.
Following the incident, the affected section and surrounding area were barricaded to prevent commuters from approaching the damaged stretch. Gurugram Traffic Police officials were present at the spot as authorities took measures to secure the area and manage traffic. The visuals of the road collapsing, captured on camera, have also drawn attention online.
Gurugram Rain Fury
Meanwhile, heavy rain lashed Gurugram on Monday, August 24, resulting in widespread waterlogging, severe traffic congestion and prolonged disruption for commuters. Several school buses and ambulances were reportedly stuck on flooded roads for hours, prompting the Gurugram administration to recommend work-from-home for employees of corporate and private offices on Tuesday, August 25.
Government and private schools, along with other educational institutions, were also asked to conduct classes online on Tuesday as authorities remained cautious about the weather conditions and the possibility of further waterlogging.
The downpour left several major roads and important stretches submerged after nearly an hour of intense rainfall. School buses were reportedly stranded for hours in areas including Rail Vihar in Sector 47 and near Subash Chowk.
The situation sparked concern among parents, with several residents turning to social media to share updates about children being stuck in school buses. One resident claimed that their child had been stranded inside a school bus for more than four hours.
Sohna Road was also badly affected, with both school buses and ambulances reportedly caught in the waterlogged stretches. The disruption raised concerns over the safety of commuters and the movement of emergency vehicles across the city.