Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Chemical Tanker Overturns On Palghar Bridge, Driver Slightly Injured
A tanker carrying resin overturned on Charoti Bridge in Palghar.
The accident happened around 2:30 p.m.
on Thursday.
The tanker was travelling from Gujarat toward Taloja.
Resin is used to make colours and paints.
An expert said the chemical is not flammable.
Three cranes are being used to move the tanker safely.
Fire and emergency teams are helping with the cleanup.
The driver was slightly hurt and taken to a hospital.
Traffic under the bridge was still moving smoothly.
A chemical tanker travelling from Gujarat toward Taloja overturned on Charoti Bridge in Dahanu taluka around 2:30 p.m. Thursday.
The tanker was carrying resin, a chemical used to manufacture colours and paints.
Chemical expert Dhananjay Geedh said the resin is not flammable.
Three cranes and emergency teams are working to upright and remove the tanker.
The driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital in Kasa; traffic underneath the bridge remained smooth.
- Who
- A chemical tanker driver, emergency teams, local officials and police were involved.
- What
- A tanker carrying resin overturned, prompting recovery and road-clearing operations.
- When
- Around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.
- Where
- Charoti Bridge in Dahanu taluka, Palghar, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The cause of the overturning was not stated.
- Incident
- Chemical tanker overturned on Charoti Bridge.
- Route
- The tanker was travelling from Gujarat toward Taloja.
- Cargo
- Resin used in the manufacture of colours and paints.
- Chemical risk
- An expert said the resin is not flammable.
- Recovery
- Three cranes are being used to upright and move the tanker.
- Driver condition
- The driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital in Kasa.
- Traffic
- Traffic beneath the bridge remained smooth in both directions.