Jaipur LPG Tanker Blast: How the Driver Survived the Deadly Fire That Killed 13
Jaipur LPG Tanker Blast: How the Driver Survived the Deadly Fire That Killed 13
A huge fire broke out on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway after an LPG tanker crashed with a truck, killing 13 people and injuring many others. The tanker was carrying gas, which leaked out and caught fire, spreading quickly to more than 30 vehicles.
The tanker driver, Jaiveer, 40, from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, managed to escape without any serious injuries. He realized the crash had broken the tanker’s nozzle, which caused the gas to leak. Before the fire started, he quickly ran to safety.
Police said Jaiveer noticed the danger and fled to avoid the explosion caused by other drivers turning on their car ignitions.
The driver of the truck that hit the LPG tanker died in the blast. Jaiveer was one of the nine drivers who managed to escape the fire.
Over 23 people were injured in the fire, and many are being treated at Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur. The police are investigating the accident and have filed charges related to reckless driving and negligence as per reported by PTI
