4 days ago

Crude Oil Tanker Overturns, Catches Fire Near Khalapur

A crude oil tanker overturned near Khalapur in Maharashtra.

Reports said its brakes may have failed.

The tanker then caught fire and produced thick smoke.

The driver was rescued safely.

No injuries were reported from this incident.

Firefighters from Khopoli controlled the fire.

Traffic was stopped for a short time but later moved on two lanes.

The tanker was badly damaged.

A separate expressway crash in May had killed three people and injured two others.

Key facts

Vehicle: Crude oil tanker
Location: Near kilometre 35, Mumbai–Pune Expressway, Khalapur
Reported cause: Alleged brake failure
Fire response: The Khopoli fire brigade brought the blaze under control.
Driver's condition: The driver was safely rescued.
Traffic impact: Traffic was temporarily disrupted and later resumed on two lanes.
Separate May crash: Three people were killed and two seriously injured after three heavy vehicles collided near kilometre 38.100 at Borghat.

freepressjournal.in · 4 days ago