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Agriculture
Tanker overturns in Rajasthan, spilling mustard oil; locals rush to gather the spill
✍️ India Today
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 04:16 PM
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A tanker carrying mustard oil capsized in Rajasthan, releasing the oil onto the road, prompting nearby residents to collect the spilled commodity.
A tanker transporting mustard oil overturned on a highway in Rajasthan, causing a large quantity of the oil to spill onto the roadway. The accident was reported by local witnesses who said the vehicle lost control and tipped over, spreading the viscous liquid across the pavement.
Within minutes, residents from nearby villages arrived at the scene, scooping up the oil with containers, buckets and even improvised tools. Many expressed the desire to salvage the valuable commodity, noting that mustard oil commands a good price in local markets.
Local authorities arrived shortly after the spill, directing traffic away from the affected stretch and initiating clean‑up measures. Officials warned that the slick could pose a fire hazard and advised the public to avoid direct contact with the oil. The incident has raised concerns about road safety and the handling of bulk oil shipments in the state.
Within minutes, residents from nearby villages arrived at the scene, scooping up the oil with containers, buckets and even improvised tools. Many expressed the desire to salvage the valuable commodity, noting that mustard oil commands a good price in local markets.
Local authorities arrived shortly after the spill, directing traffic away from the affected stretch and initiating clean‑up measures. Officials warned that the slick could pose a fire hazard and advised the public to avoid direct contact with the oil. The incident has raised concerns about road safety and the handling of bulk oil shipments in the state.