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Severe CNG pipeline rupture disrupts traffic on Mumbai‑Goa highway
✍️ News18 Marathi
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 06:36 AM
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A major CNG pipeline burst on the Mumbai‑Goa highway forced authorities to close the lane and divert vehicles while emergency teams worked to contain the leak.
A CNG pipeline suffered a sudden rupture on the Mumbai‑Goa highway, prompting an immediate shutdown of the affected carriageway. The incident was reported in the early hours, and smoke and gas fumes were observed near the breach.
Police and fire‑rescue units rushed to the site, sealing off the area and evacuating nearby motorists. Crews deployed fire‑extinguishing equipment to control the escaping gas and prevent any ignition.
The blockage forced traffic to be diverted onto alternate routes, causing delays for commuters traveling between Maharashtra and Goa. Officials advised drivers to use the NH 66 detour and to remain patient until normal flow could be restored.
State transport and gas authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the rupture and to assess any damage to the pipeline infrastructure. No injuries have been reported so far, and the situation remains under close monitoring.
Police and fire‑rescue units rushed to the site, sealing off the area and evacuating nearby motorists. Crews deployed fire‑extinguishing equipment to control the escaping gas and prevent any ignition.
The blockage forced traffic to be diverted onto alternate routes, causing delays for commuters traveling between Maharashtra and Goa. Officials advised drivers to use the NH 66 detour and to remain patient until normal flow could be restored.
State transport and gas authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the rupture and to assess any damage to the pipeline infrastructure. No injuries have been reported so far, and the situation remains under close monitoring.