The crash took place around 1 p.m. near Loha Mandi in the Vishwakarma Industrial Area (VKI), as the dumper was heading towards a nearby petrol pump from Road Number 14 to get onto the highway. Eyewitnesses said the heavy vehicle was travelling at over 100 km/h when it suddenly swerved out of control, smashing into cars, motorcycles, and pedestrians in its path.