John Wilbert & Vikramaditya
Port Blair, September 04: Traffic on the NH4 (Andaman Trunk Road) was brought to a standstill for close to four hours today after a massive tree collapsed on the roadway, approximately 13 km inside the Middle Strait Jarawa area, around 03:00 pm.
Police, Forest Department personnel, and AAJVS (Andaman Adim Janjati Vikas Samiti) teams promptly responded to the incident, launching a concerted effort to clear the obstruction.
Adding to the severity of the situation, a convoy heading from Port Blair to Baratang, comprising over 50 vehicles, found itself stranded within the Jarawa territory due to the blockade. Assisted by the police and AAJVS staff, efforts were made to expedite the removal of the fallen tree. However, given the tree’s substantial size, the operation took several hours, leaving vehicles and passengers in a prolonged wait.
Furthermore, the 03:00 pm convoy travelling from Baratang to Port Blair experienced delays exceeding two hours due to the incident.
By around 07:00 pm, the clearance work was nearing completion, and by 07:30 pm, the Port Blair to Baratang vehicles finally exited the affected Jarawa area of Middle Strait.
The rapid response of the authorities minimized the delay, ensuring the safety and smooth passage for all travelers on the Andaman Trunk Road.
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