Near Salem Yercaud On the mountain path Continuous rain Due to the collapse of the giant rock, it was removed by explosives.
Salem District, Yercaud for the last few days Continuous rain There is a lot of color. Due to the continuous rain, near the 60-foot bridge on the mountain path, at 6.30 pm yesterday Giant Rock One rolled and fell.
On the way from Yercaud to Salem, the rock fell 50 meters beyond the 60-foot bridge. The accident was avoided as no vehicles were passing through at the time. Upon receiving the information, highway officials and police rushed to the scene. The rock fell on a part of the road.
Authorities cut down the fallen tree and were unable to dispose of the rock. Because the giant rock, which weighed about 100 tons, could only be blown up and disposed of Public Works Department Officers fired and smashed the rock. They are currently engaged in the task of disposing of the rock
Two giants for this Bokline machines Used, day and night officers are engaged in rescue operations. The work is expected to be completed by this evening.
After that, normal traffic will begin, officials said. Police are also regulating traffic and dispatching vehicles as the rocky outcrop on the hillside has recently been widened. Adequate security arrangements have been made there.
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