Scrapped plane on truck gets stuck beneath bridge in Bihar's Motihari, traffic restored
Motihari (Bihar): A scrapped plane, which was being transported from Lucknow to Assam on a truck, got stuck beneath a bridge in Bihar's East Champaran district, causing a massive traffic jam, police said.
The incident occurred near Piprakothi in Motihari around 11am on Friday.
According to assistant superintendent of police (ASP) Raj from Motihari (Sadar), "The scrapped plane, being transported from Lucknow to Assam on a truck, got stuck beneath the Piprakothi bridge in Motihari, causing a traffic jam. The front part of the fuselage cleared the bridge, but the tail-end got stuck. With the assistance of Piprakothi police, other truck drivers, and locals, we were able to remove the plane and restore normal traffic movement after a few hours."
The official said, "The driver misjudged the height of the bridge and that's why it got stuck."
A video of the incident went viral, showing pedestrians and motorists trying to find an alternative route as the plane blocked the road.
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Bethlehem celebrates a quiet Christmas amid Israeli attacks on Gaza
Town has “limited its joy” in solidarity with those suffering in Gaza: Bethlehem Mayor
Jerusalem: Bethlehem, the city in the occupied West Bank believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, marked another somber Christmas amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. For the second consecutive year, the town's usual festive cheer was absent, with no lights, decorations, or tourists in the central Manger Square. Bethlehem's mayor, Anton Salman, said the town had “limited its joy” in solidarity with those suffering in Gaza.
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, led a religious mass at the Church of the Nativity, but the event was subdued compared to previous years. Palestinian scouts, instead of their usual vibrant performances, marched silently, with some carrying signs that read, “We want life, not death.” Security measures were heightened around the church, with barriers placed near the site believed to be Jesus' birthplace.
The lack of festivities has severely impacted Bethlehem's economy, which relies heavily on tourism, especially during Christmas. Visitor numbers have plummeted from 2 million in 2019 to under 100,000 in 2024, according to the Palestinian Tourism Ministry. The mayor noted that unemployment in the city is near 50%, double the regional average. Local businesses, such as coffee vendors near the Mosque of Omar, are facing tough times, with one vendor expressing hope for a return of tourists once the war in Gaza ends.
The cancellation of Christmas celebrations reflects the broader suffering of Palestinians living under Israeli occupation, with Mayor Salman emphasising the need for international action to end their suffering.
