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Gas tanker overturns in Rajasthan's Kotputli; no casualties reported

A gas tanker and a trailer collided in Kotputli, Rajasthan, on Sunday night, causing a fire, an official said, adding that there have been no reports of casualties in the incident.

ANI Jan 19, 2026 02:43 IST googleads

Kotputli collector Priyanka Goswami. (Photo/ANI)

Kotputli (Rajasthan) [India], January 19 (ANI): A gas tanker and a trailer collided in Rajasthan's Kotputli on Sunday night, causing a fire, an official said, adding that there have been no reports of casualties in the incident.
Collector Priyanka Goswami told reporters," A gas tanker and a trailer collided, causing the tanker to overturn, and the chemical in the tanker caught fire. Fortunately, both drivers were rescued safely from their vehicles. We are continuously working to extinguish the fire".
Goswami added that traffic has been diverted and the situation is under control.
"Fire control systems from the surrounding municipalities, city councils, and UltraTech companies are at the scene. SP and I arrived at the scene immediately after receiving the information. All necessary personnel have been deployed. We have diverted traffic. There have been no casualties. The fire is now under control. The situation is under control."
Superintendent of Police Devendra Bishnoi told reporters that the site of the mishap has been cleared
"I received information about the accident within 10-12 minutes and immediately took action by informing the collector, contacting the fire brigade, and instructing control to divert traffic... Fortunately, there were no casualties, and the fire brigade has arrived... Efforts are currently focused on putting it out with foam, and operations will resume as soon as the situation is under control... The site has been completely cleared, and operations have resumed." (ANI)


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