Gruesome news comes from Jaipur on Friday. A massive fire broke out at a fuel station in Jaipur around 5.30 am on December 20. This incident took place around 5:30 am on Ajmer Road. A CNG tanker parked near the fuel pump in the Jaipur Bhankrota area suddenly caught fire after the truck collision with the other vehicles. These other vehicles parked at the fuel station and were gutted in the fire.
Residents of the area were terrified and left wondering what had happened after hearing the explosion up to ten kilometers distant.
The collision affected a nearly 300-meter section of the highway. Due to the halt in traffic, there was a lengthy line of cars.
To stop the fire from spreading, authorities also closed the LPG pipeline beneath the highway.
Traffic on the 300-meter highway length has been stopped, and the area has been blocked off.
Alternative routes are recommended for travelers. In the wake of the explosion and fire, the route is still closed.
According to SMS Medical College Principal, Dr Deepak Mahesh ..
“4 people have died in the incident. 24-25 people have been admitted to the ICU. More people are coming. Many people have been injured in the incident. It was a severe accident.
According to the news, five people were burnt alive, and 37 people were injured. Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph said
“Five people have died and 37 are injured,”.
Rajasthan chief minister Bhajanlal Sharma visited the SMS hospital. After the incident, 25 ambulances reached the spot and shifted the victims to the hospital.
SHO of Bhankrota Manish Gupta said,
“It was very difficult to control the fire. Fire brigade teams were not able to reach the burning vehicles. There were three petrol pumps in the affected area but fortunately, they are safe.”
