Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Navi Mumbai: Smoke from Tanker Averted Major Mishap
A potential disaster was avoided in Navi Mumbai when smoke started coming from an empty diesel truck on a bridge.
A person passing by saw the smoke and quickly called for help.
Firefighters arrived and sprayed water to prevent a fire.
The police also came to control traffic.
Thanks to quick actions, the situation was handled safely, preventing any harm or accidents.
Smoke was seen emanating from a diesel tanker on CBD Belapur flyover.
The tanker belonged to HPCL and was empty at the time.
Activist Sudip Gholap first noticed the smoke around 6:45 p.m.
The CBD Traffic Police and NMMC Fire Brigade were alerted.
Fire Brigade used water to neutralize the fire risk, and police managed traffic.
- Who
- Activist Sudip Gholap alerted authorities; CBD Traffic Police and NMMC Fire Brigade responded.
- What
- Smoke was seen coming from an empty diesel tanker, averted potential fire.
- When
- Around 6:45 p.m.
- Where
- CBD Belapur flyover towards Panvel in Navi Mumbai.
- Why
- To prevent a fire from the smoke emanating from the diesel tanker and ensure public safety.
- Location
- CBD Belapur flyover, Navi Mumbai
- Tanker owner
- HPCL
- Tanker status
- Empty
- Alerted by
- Sudip Gholap
- Responding agencies
- CBD Traffic Police, NMMC Fire Brigade