A tragic accident occurred in Jaipur recently, leaving 13 people dead and several others injured when an LPG tanker collided with a vehicle, causing a massive fire. The gas, which the tanker was transporting, leaked out upon impact and triggered a ferocious blaze that engulfed over 30 vehicles, causing widespread devastation on one of the busiest roads in the city. Despite the intensity of the fire and the horror of the accident, the tanker driver managed to escape with his life, raising questions about how he survived the inferno.
The incident took place during peak traffic hours, making it even more disastrous as the fire spread rapidly, catching several vehicles in its path. According to eyewitnesses, the tanker, carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), was traveling at high speed when it collided with a car, causing a massive explosion. The explosion released a huge plume of fire, which soon spread to nearby vehicles, trapping many in their cars. Panic ensued as people tried to escape, but the fire spread so fast that it left little time for rescue.
While the fire claimed the lives of 13 people, the tanker driver’s miraculous survival has left many puzzled. Authorities believe that the driver, who was initially seen fleeing from the vehicle, survived the blast due to a combination of luck and quick thinking. Reports indicate that the driver may have been able to escape before the fire fully consumed the tanker, either by jumping out of the vehicle or seeking refuge in a nearby area. Emergency responders, who arrived at the scene shortly after the explosion, managed to locate the driver and bring him to safety.
It is still unclear exactly how the driver managed to avoid being caught in the flames, but experts believe the heavy traffic on the road might have helped slow the spread of the fire, giving him the precious seconds needed to escape. Another possible factor is the protective design of the tanker, which may have offered some level of shielding from the full force of the explosion.
The incident has prompted authorities to launch a full investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident and to ensure stricter safety measures for transporting hazardous materials like LPG. Meanwhile, the tragic loss of life has left the community in mourning, and many are calling for better safety regulations to prevent such devastating accidents in the future.
