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Chemical Truck Crash on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Prompts Safety Review

Officials have launched a review of hazardous cargo protocols following a blaze on the expressway

Truck Full Of Chemicals Falls From Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Flyover In Gurugram, Catches Fire After Blast | VIDEO | Image: X

Overview

  • On July 11 around 1 pm near Bhondsi, a truck bound for Gurugram from Jaipur lost control on a turn and plunged about 30 feet into a ditch on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
  • The fall ruptured chemical containers, triggering multiple explosions and a fierce fire that engulfed the vehicle
  • Traffic Sub-Inspector Devendra Siwach and the fire brigade extinguished the blaze within 30 minutes and diverted vehicles to restore expressway flow
  • Driver Saadab and helper Sakil were rescued with injuries and are receiving treatment at Sohna Civil Hospital
  • The truck and its chemical cargo were destroyed, leading authorities to examine emergency response measures and hazardous materials transport regulations