The incident created a traffic jam on the highway from 3.45 am until the vehicle was cleared using a crane, the police said.
Alcohol Tanker Overturns Near Pune’s Khed Shivapur Toll Post, 2 Injured
In an early morning mishap, an alcohol-laden tanker from the Rajarambapu Sugar Factory in Sangli overturned near the Khed Shivapur toll post on the Pune-Bengaluru highway. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, led to a disruption in traffic flow along the busy highway.
According to authorities, the tanker was en route to Vasai Virar when the accident transpired, causing some of its contents to spill onto the road, sparking concerns due to the flammable nature of the cargo. The driver and cleaner sustained minor injuries and were promptly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
The aftermath of the incident resulted in a significant traffic snarl, with vehicles backed up on the highway from as early as 3:45 am until the overturned tanker was successfully removed using a crane, as confirmed by the police.
Responding swiftly to the emergency, a joint team comprising the Pune rural police and the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) fire brigade rushed to the scene upon receiving the alert. Fire officials reiterated that the tanker was indeed carrying alcohol from Sangli to Vasai Virar, providing further context to the unfolding events.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential hazards associated with transporting hazardous materials and underscores the importance of stringent safety measures to prevent such accidents in the future.