20 Dec 2024 | 09:51 AM UTC
India: Authorities continue response to tanker truck accident near Jaipur Dec. 20; multiple casualties reported.
Authorities continue response to tanker truck accident near Jaipur, India, Dec. 20; multiple casualties reported. Disruptions ongoing.
Transport disruptions will likely continue to affect National Highway 48 southwest of Jaipur, Rajasthan State, over the coming hours after a chemical tanker truck collision on the highway earlier Dec.20, causing an explosion and large fire. The incident has reportedly killed at least nine people and injured 40 more, with the death toll likely to increase in the coming hours. Authorities have closed the impacted section of highway, prompting transport disruptions.
The fire emitted thick, black smoke that may negatively affect air quality in the area over the short term. Authorities will likely maintain a heightened security presence in the area over the coming hours. Disruptions will likely affect the impacted stretch of highway and the surrounding area.
Avoid the affected area until authorities complete their work at the scene of the accident and reopen the closed stretch of the highway. Allow extra time for travel and consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected vicinity and lingering disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials. Consider remaining indoors to avoid smoke exposure, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness, such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water.
