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Chemical tanker overturns and catches fire on KMP Expressway near Nuh, Haryana
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 04:39 AM
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A chemical tanker tipped over and ignited on the KMP Expressway in Nuh district, prompting emergency response and traffic disruption.
A tanker carrying chemicals overturned on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway near Nuh in Haryana, and the spilt cargo ignited shortly after the accident. Firefighters and police were dispatched to the scene to contain the blaze and secure the area.
The incident caused a temporary closure of the expressway, diverting traffic to alternate routes and leading to congestion during peak hours. Emergency crews used foam and water to douse the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby vehicles.
Preliminary reports indicate that no fatalities have been confirmed, though a few injuries are being treated at local hospitals as a precaution. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the overturn, and officials have warned motorists to avoid the stretch until it is declared safe.
The Haryana Police have also coordinated with the National Disaster Management Authority to assess any environmental impact from the chemical spill, ensuring that containment measures are in place to protect the surrounding area.
The incident caused a temporary closure of the expressway, diverting traffic to alternate routes and leading to congestion during peak hours. Emergency crews used foam and water to douse the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby vehicles.
Preliminary reports indicate that no fatalities have been confirmed, though a few injuries are being treated at local hospitals as a precaution. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the overturn, and officials have warned motorists to avoid the stretch until it is declared safe.
The Haryana Police have also coordinated with the National Disaster Management Authority to assess any environmental impact from the chemical spill, ensuring that containment measures are in place to protect the surrounding area.