Diesel Tanker Catches Fire After Hitting Electric Pole in UP, 3 Dead
A diesel tanker in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh district caught fire after colliding with an electricity pole, resulting in three deaths. The victims were trapped inside the vehicle, which was destroyed by the blaze.
Why it matters
The incident highlights road safety hazards and the dangers associated with transporting hazardous materials in rural areas.
Three people were burned to death after a diesel-laden tanker caught fire following a collision with an electricity pole in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh district, police said on Tuesday.The accident took place around 10.30 pm on Monday in the Jiyanpur police station area when the tanker allegedly went out of control after a tyre burst and rammed into an electricity pole, Circle Officer (Sagri) Deshraj Singh said.The impact triggered a short circuit, setting the tanker ablaze within moments, he said.Police, fire brigade and administrative officials rushed to the spot after receiving information about the incident.
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