Jaipur Ajmer Highway Accident: On the Jaipur-Ajmer highway in Rajasthan, a terrible accident happened when a truck carrying LPG gas tanks hit a tanker full of chemicals. The impact set off a chain of explosions as the gas tanks caught fire, sending shockwaves and fireballs all over the area. People who were there said it was one of the scariest things they had seen on the highway in recent years.
500 meters away, cylinders were thrown
The blast was so strong that it threw several LPG tanks up to 500 meters away from where they crashed. The fire quickly spread to nearby cars, and by the time it was over, six cars were on fire. Videos from the scene show thick clouds of black smoke rising into the sky, making people nearby scared.
One dead, several hurt
Early reports say that one person died and many others were hurt, some seriously. Rescue teams and local officials rushed to the scene to take control of the situation and get the hurt people to safety. The exact number of deaths is still being tallied up as rescue efforts continue.
Firefighters work hard to put out the blaze
Because both LPG and chemicals are very flammable, it was very hard for firefighters to keep the fire under control. Putting out the fire required hours of organized work from several fire trucks. Even though they tried, the fire destroyed several vehicles totally.
Highway traffic was backed up for hours
The accident caused a huge traffic jam on the road between Jaipur and Ajmer, blocking hundreds of cars. Police sent people to other routes while they cleaned up the burned-out materials and trash on the road. Commuters were told to stay away from the area until further notice.
An investigation is underway
The Rajasthan Police have started an investigation to find out what went wrong. Early results show that one of the cars may have been going too fast or lost control while passing. Forensic experts will look into whether any safety rules were broken while moving dangerous materials.
Concerns about public safety are raised
This terrible event once again shows how important it is to have stricter safety rules when moving flammable materials on public highways. Experts say that these kinds of accidents can be avoided by giving drivers better training, checking their vehicles, and making sure they are ready for emergencies.
