LPG tanker overturns in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore

ANI January 3, 2025 263 views

An LPG tanker dramatically overturned in the early hours on Avinashi road in Coimbatore, creating a potential safety crisis. District officials quickly responded, controlling the gas leakage and securing the area to prevent any potential risks. The tanker was carrying a substantial 18 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas when the accident occurred. Authorities have assured the public that there's no reason to panic and an investigation is underway to understand the cause of the incident.

"The leakage has been arrested and we are waiting for the vehicle to come and repair the coupling plate." - Kranti Kumar Padi, District Collector
Chennai, January 3: An LPG tanker on its way from Cochin to Coimbatore overturned at Avinashi road flyover in Tamil Nadu, an officer said on Friday.

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Tanker carrying 18 metric tonnes of LPG overturned near Avinashi road flyover

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Emergency services immediately responded to potential hazardous situation

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Traffic cordoned off to ensure public safety

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Investigation launched to determine accident cause

The fire department and City Police are present at the spot.

Coimbatore District Collector Kranti Kumar Padi told ANI that the incident took place after midnight around 3 am.

"The LPG tanker carrying 18 metric tonnes of LPG overturned here. The leakage has been arrested and we are waiting for the vehicle to come and repair the coupling plate. Once that is done, the vehicle can be turned upright again...," Padi said.

He said an investigation would be started to determine the cause of the accident.

"All the traffic has been cordoned off and safety parameters have been established... The concerned officials are all present here and there is no reason to panic... The cause of the incident will be investigated...," he added.

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