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Truck carrying buffaloes overturns, cause traffic jam

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
A truck carrying 21 buffaloes overturned near south Delhi's Hauz Khas Metro Station in the wee hours of today, which led to huge traffic snarls in the area, police said.

Two of the buffaloes died in the accident and the truck driver fled the spot leaving his vehicle behind, they added.

The buffaloes are currently undergoing treatment at a veterinary hospital in Tis Hazari.

Police said that a case has been registered and a hunt launched for the absconding driver.

Traffic snarls were reported till afternoon today due to the accident, and several commuters crossing the Panchsheel flyover were stuck in a traffic jam.

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First Published: May 26 2017 | 1:13 AM IST

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