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Two Tankers Collide Head-On Near Malhar Palace, J&K, Spark Massive Fire
✍️ NDTV
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 08:32 AM
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A head‑on crash between two fuel tankers near Malhar Palace in Jammu and Kashmir ignited a fire, prompting rapid deployment of fire‑and‑emergency teams.
A head‑on collision between two fuel‑laden tankers occurred close to Malhar Palace in Jammu and Kashmir, setting off a large blaze. The crash was reported shortly after midday, and eyewitnesses said the impact caused a sudden explosion that ignited the spilled fuel.
Fire‑and‑Emergency Services were dispatched immediately, with multiple fire‑engine crews and rescue units arriving at the scene within minutes. Their primary objective was to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures, including the historic Malhar Palace.
Preliminary reports indicate that there were no immediate fatalities, though a few individuals sustained minor injuries and were taken to local hospitals for observation. Authorities have cordoned off the area and are conducting a detailed assessment of the damage to both the vehicles and surrounding property.
The incident has led to a temporary closure of the adjoining road, causing traffic diversions in the vicinity. Officials are urging commuters to avoid the area until the site is declared safe and the road is cleared for normal traffic.
Fire‑and‑Emergency Services were dispatched immediately, with multiple fire‑engine crews and rescue units arriving at the scene within minutes. Their primary objective was to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures, including the historic Malhar Palace.
Preliminary reports indicate that there were no immediate fatalities, though a few individuals sustained minor injuries and were taken to local hospitals for observation. Authorities have cordoned off the area and are conducting a detailed assessment of the damage to both the vehicles and surrounding property.
The incident has led to a temporary closure of the adjoining road, causing traffic diversions in the vicinity. Officials are urging commuters to avoid the area until the site is declared safe and the road is cleared for normal traffic.