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12.6‑tonne LPG tanker overturns on Delhi‑Mumbai Expressway, gas transfer underway
✍️ indianexpress.com
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 03:02 PM
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A 12.6‑tonne LPG tanker tipped over on the Delhi‑Mumbai Expressway, prompting emergency crews to begin transferring the gas to prevent a leak.
A 12.6‑tonne liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker overturned on the Delhi‑Mumbai Expressway early today, causing a sudden disruption to traffic. The tanker, carrying several thousand litres of LPG, rolled onto its side near a service lane, prompting immediate alerts from the driver and nearby motorists.
Fire and rescue teams, along with the National Disaster Response Force, arrived within minutes and secured the scene. Engineers began a controlled transfer of the LPG from the overturned vehicle to a standby tanker, a procedure aimed at averting any possible leak or explosion.
Preliminary reports indicate no injuries or casualties among the crew or passing commuters. However, the accident forced a temporary closure of the affected lane, leading to traffic snarls that were later eased after the gas transfer was completed and the wreckage cleared.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the overturn, examining factors such as vehicle load, road conditions, and driver fatigue. The incident underscores the need for stringent safety checks on hazardous material transport across the nation.
Fire and rescue teams, along with the National Disaster Response Force, arrived within minutes and secured the scene. Engineers began a controlled transfer of the LPG from the overturned vehicle to a standby tanker, a procedure aimed at averting any possible leak or explosion.
Preliminary reports indicate no injuries or casualties among the crew or passing commuters. However, the accident forced a temporary closure of the affected lane, leading to traffic snarls that were later eased after the gas transfer was completed and the wreckage cleared.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the overturn, examining factors such as vehicle load, road conditions, and driver fatigue. The incident underscores the need for stringent safety checks on hazardous material transport across the nation.