A major road accident was reported in Quepem on Tuesday after a vehicle plunged into a canal near Pope John School, triggering an immediate emergency response and drawing a large crowd of local residents to the scene.
According to initial reports, the vehicle veered off the road before crashing into the canal under circumstances that are yet to be officially determined. Fire and Emergency Services personnel, along with the Goa Police and local residents, rushed to the spot to carry out rescue operations and assess the situation.
The number of occupants inside the vehicle and the extent of injuries have not yet been confirmed by authorities. Rescue teams worked swiftly to secure the area and assist those involved, while efforts were also undertaken to recover the vehicle from the canal.
Police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident. Factors such as road conditions, driver error, mechanical failure, or other contributing circumstances will be examined as part of the inquiry.
The incident caused concern among residents and commuters in the area, with traffic movement briefly affected as emergency personnel carried out rescue and recovery operations. Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution while travelling through the stretch and to follow the instructions of officials at the scene.
Further updates, including the condition of those involved and the findings of the investigation, are awaited as authorities continue their work.
