Massive Fire on Ludhiana flyover after oil tanker hit divider
A massive fire was seen at a flyover near the Khanna area in Punjab's Ludhiana on Wednesday afternoon after a oil tanker hit a divider and overturned
Ludhiana: A massive fire was seen at a flyover near the Khanna area in Punjab’s Ludhiana on Wednesday afternoon after a oil tanker hit a divider and overturned.
Reports say, a speeding oil tanker hit a divider and overturned following which fire broke out and plumes of thick and black smoke billowing into the sky.
Following which, the traffic at the flyover and nearby areas came to a standstill.
The exact reason of the mishap has not been ascertained yet.
On being informed about the incident, four to five fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot and efforts were on to douse the flames.
Till now, no reports of any casualties or injuries have been seen.
SSP Khanna Amneet Kondal provided details, stating, “We received info at 12.30 pm that an oil tanker has caught fire after hitting the divider on a flyover. 4-5 fire tenders along with the civil and police administration immediately reached the spot. The situation is under control. Traffic has been diverted…” The fire resulted from an oil tanker colliding with the flyover divider after overturning.
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