Archive · 26 May 2025
Acid Tanker Crash Halts Traffic on Tamhini Ghat Road
Imagine a big truck carrying a strong acid that helps make things.
It crashed on a mountain road.
The acid started leaking, which was dangerous for people nearby, causing them to have itchy eyes and throats.
Because of the acid leak, the road had to be closed.
Experts came to clean up the spill by making the acid weaker with water.
After they finished, the road was safe to use again.
People were not happy about the delay.
A hydrochloric acid tanker overturned on the Pune-Mahad route in Tamhini Ghat, Maharashtra.
The accident caused a significant acid leak, leading to eye and throat irritation for people in the area.
Traffic was halted for approximately eight hours due to the hazardous situation.
Experts from the tanker company diluted the remaining acid and cleaned the site.
Traffic resumed after 5 PM following the completion of the cleanup process.
- Who
- A tanker driver, Paud police, PMRDA fire brigade, Mulshi disaster management, Raigad rescue team, NDRF, and experts from the tanker company.
- What
- A hydrochloric acid tanker overturned, causing a leak and road closure.
- When
- Around 7 am on Sunday, with traffic resuming after 5 pm the same day.
- Where
- Tamhini Ghat section of the Pune-Mahad route in Raigad district, Maharashtra
- Why
- The tanker driver, due to fog, did not notice a damaged road and overturned.
- Location
- Tamhini Ghat, Pune-Mahad route, Maharashtra
- Substance Involved
- Hydrochloric acid
- Acid Volume
- Approximately 28,000 litres
- Traffic Halt Duration
- Approximately 8 hours
- Driver's Condition
- Minor injuries