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Crash Involving LPG Cylinder Truck on Jaipur–Ajmer Highway Triggers Explosions Near Dudu

Officials report the fire is under control with no casualties confirmed.

Overview

  • The incident near Dudu involved a truck carrying LPG cylinders, setting off multiple blasts that affected nearby vehicles.
  • Traffic in both directions on the Jaipur–Ajmer highway was halted as police and fire crews conducted rescue and firefighting operations.
  • Deputy chief minister Prem Chand Bairwa said the blaze had been brought under control with no injuries reported so far.
  • Bairwa cited preliminary reports that another vehicle struck the truck from behind, and officials said the driver had not yet been identified.
  • Chief minister Bhajanlal Sharma dispatched senior officials to the site, SMS Hospital was placed on alert, and social media video showed the series of explosions.