Fiery Highway Havoc: LPG Truck Explosion on Jaipur-Ajmer Route

A collision involving a truck carrying LPG cylinders led to explosions on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway, affecting nearby vehicles. The incident occurred on a Tuesday night, and emergency services have responded. Deputy CM Prem Chand Bairwa visited the site. The drivers of the trucks involved are missing, and no casualties have been reported yet.

A chaotic scene unfolded on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway on Tuesday night when a truck carrying LPG cylinders caught fire following a collision, causing a series of explosions that impacted nearby vehicles.

In response, law enforcement, firefighters, and Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa arrived at the site near the Dudu area, halting highway traffic as they assessed the situation and searched for the missing truck drivers.

This incident mirrors a tragic event last December on the same stretch, where an LPG tanker collision led to a devastating fireball that claimed 19 lives.

(With inputs from agencies.)