Tanker Falls Off Flyover In Maharashtra, Catches Fire; Flammable Oil Spills On Road | Video
The incident took place on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway at 4:55 pm as the driver lost control of the vehicle on Sunday.
An oil-filled tanker fell off a flyover in Maharashtra’s Palghar and caught fire, the officials said on Sunday.
The incident took place on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway at 4:55 pm when the tanker filled with kerosene lost control and burst into flames. The incident was caught on the CCTV.
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As the dramatic turn of events occurred, people were seen running for life. The driver had lost control of the vehicle, after which the tanker crashed onto the service road.
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Black kerosene spilled on the road and spread as the truck caught fire.
Local authorities rushed to the spot and launched operation to take control of the fire besides the cleanup process.
They also asked people not to enter the area as the operation was underway.
An investigation into the incident was also launched, officials said.
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