Darjeeling Highway Height Bar Collapses, Driver Narrowly Escapes Death; Traffic Halted, Admin Questioned

• A height bar on the Ghoshpukur-Kharibari state highway in Darjeeling collapsed after being struck by a container truck.
• The driver of a four-wheeler narrowly escaped death as the height bar fell onto their vehicle at Thanjhora More.
• The incident caused significant traffic disruption and tension among local residents in Kharibari.
• Locals expressed anger, alleging police complicity in allowing overweight vehicles (over 15 tons) despite restrictions.
• Kharibari police arrived at the scene, brought the situation under control, and detained the container truck involved.