US EditionTragic Blaze on National Highway-48: Tanker Involved in Fatal Accident
- On March 18, 2026, a fuel tanker caught fire on National Highway-48 in Jalore district, killing one person, police said.
- The Bharat Petroleum tanker travelling from Barmer to Sanchore lost balance and overturned, spilling its load and prompting an ongoing investigation, officials said.
- Sanchore's fire brigade and police teams rushed to the scene soon after receiving information, while administrative officials joined efforts to douse the blaze.
- Traffic officials said movement on one side of the carriageway was disrupted following the blaze, and the tanker bore a Gujarat registration belonging to Bharat Petroleum.
- Authorities continue to probe the cause while monitoring hospital referrals as local residents helped move injured people to hospitals and critical cases were referred to the district hospital.
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A massive fireball erupted after an oil tanker overturned on National Highway-48 in Rajasthan’s Jalore on Wednesday around 2 pm, sending flames raging over 200 metres. In the chilling incident, one man aboard the tanker was burnt alive, while another was dramatically rescued by bystanders who pulled him out of the wreckage. 📰 Jalore Horror: Oil Tanker Overturns, Explodes in Flames; 1 Charred to Death (Watch Video).
Rajasthan: One dead after fuel tanker overturns and catches fire on NH-48 in Jalore
A man lost his life after a fuel tanker overturned and caught fire on a section of National Highway-48 in Rajasthan’s Jalore district on Wednesday, according to police. The accident occurred near the Sinwara overbridge along the Jaisalmer–Jamnagar highway route. The tanker, belonging to Bharat Petroleum, was travelling from Barmer to Sanchore when it lost balance and overturned. The impact caused the inflammable substance it was carrying to spi…
Tragic Blaze on National Highway-48: Tanker Involved in Fatal Accident
A tanker carrying an inflammable substance exploded on National Highway-48 in Rajasthan's Jalore district, leading to the death of one person. The fire caused significant disruption, necessitating a swift response from emergency services. Police are investigating the mishap and the tanker’s cargo.
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