5 days ago
Fire Erupts After Two Tankers Collide in Udhampur
Two tanker trucks crashed into each other near Malhar Palace in Udhampur.
A fire started after the crash.
Emergency workers quickly went to the area.
They worked to stop the flames from spreading.
Officials said the fire was under control.
Traffic on one side of the highway was stopped for safety.
People traveling through the area were protected from the danger.
Authorities are still investigating exactly how the accident happened.
A fire broke out Friday after two tankers reportedly collided head-on near Malhar Palace in Udhampur.
The incident occurred on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
Fire and Emergency Services teams rushed to the scene to contain the blaze.
Officials said the flames had been controlled and traffic was temporarily halted on the affected side.
Authorities are investigating the exact cause of the accident.
- Who
- Two tanker operators were involved; Fire and Emergency Services teams and local authorities responded.
- What
- A fire broke out after a reported head-on collision between two tankers.
- Where
- Near Malhar Palace in Udhampur, on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
- When
- Friday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Why
- Officials said the fire may have been triggered by the collision, while the exact cause remains under investigation.
Key facts
- Location
- Near Malhar Palace, Udhampur
- Road
- Jammu-Srinagar National Highway
- Incident
- Fire following a reported head-on collision between two tankers
- Response
- Fire and Emergency Services teams were sent to the scene
- Fire status
- Officials said the flames had been controlled
- Traffic
- Traffic on the affected side of the highway was temporarily suspended
- Investigation
- The exact cause of the accident is under investigation
Quotes
Sarvesh Langar
Deputy Director of the Fire and Emergency Department, Udhampur
“We have controlled the flames as of now. Further action is being taken... As a precautionary measure, we have halted traffic on this side of the road”
NDTV
“A fire incident was reported near Malhar Palace and may have been caused by a head-on collision between two tankers”
NDTV
Sources
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