Jaipur Highway Tanker Accident: Explosion That Killed 7 Caught On Camera
A CCTV captured the explosion of the LPG tanker and a truck that led to a chain of explosions and created a massive flame on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway.
A deadly collision involving a truck and an LPG tanker led to a massive explosion that claimed at least seven lives and torched several other vehicles near a petrol pump on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway. The explosion created an inferno, which spread nearly 300 metres. Now, a CCTV footage of the incident has come to the fore which shows the massive impact of the explosion. At least 40 people suffered burn injuries in the incident.
Rajasthan: CCTV footage showing Jaipur tanker blast pic.twitter.com/qUT43yzAKl
— IANS (@ians_india) December 20, 2024
The Centre has announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the victims, while the state said it will grant an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh. The next of kin of the deceased will be given Rs 5 lakh by the state government while the injured will be given a sum of Rs 1 lakh as compensation by the Rajasthan government.
Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the accident on Jaipur-Ajmer highway in Rajasthan. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is assisting those affected.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 20, 2024
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to…
Immediately after the accident, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma posted on X: "I am deeply saddened to hear the sad news of casualties in the gas tanker fire incident on the Jaipur-Ajmer National Highway. As soon as the information about the incident was received, I went to SMS Hospital and directed the doctors to provide immediate necessary medical facilities and take proper care of the injured."
जयपुर अजमेर हाइवे पर गैस टैंकर में आग लगने से कई लोगों के झुलसने से मौत और कई लोगों के घायल होने की खबर अत्यंत हृदयविदारक है।
— Nirmal Choudhary (@NirmlChoudhary) December 20, 2024
भगवान से घायलों के जल्द स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं।#Jaipur #NirmalChoudhary pic.twitter.com/51YX844SMO
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