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LPG Cylinder Truck Overturns Near Ariyalur, Explosions Ignite Fire and Force Traffic Diversions

Officials have opened an investigation, with responders securing scattered cylinders and directing vehicles to alternate routes.

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.