Overview
- A lorry carrying LPG cylinders from Tiruchirappalli to Ariyalur overturned at Varanavasi on Tuesday morning.
- Several cylinders exploded, the vehicle was gutted, and cylinders were strewn across the area.
- The driver, Kanagaraj, 35, sustained injuries and was admitted to Ariyalur Government Medical College Hospital.
- Fire and Rescue Services and senior district officials reached the site and worked to bring the blaze under control.
- Police reported diversions for traffic bound for Ariyalur via V. Kaikatti, and said the cause of the crash is under investigation.