JAIPUR: In a tragic incident on Monday, a truck driver was burned alive after his vehicle lost control and overturned near Ghasiyar on the Udaipur-Pindwara highway. According to officials, the truck was transporting acid from Pindwara when the accident occurred.
Moments after the overturning, the trailer caught fire, leading to a horrifying situation.
The driver, trapped inside the vehicle, was burned alive and died on the spot, said officials.
The impact of the accident was severe, as the acid spilled across the entire highway stretch, making the road extremely dangerous and forcing a complete shutdown of traffic between Gogunda and Udaipur.
The hazardous chemical spill posed serious risks to commuters and emergency responders. Upon receiving information about the incident, teams from highway patrolling and the Badgaon police station rushed to the scene.
Simultaneously, fire brigade vehicles were dispatched to control the blaze. After nearly two hours of intense firefighting, the flames were brought under control.
The fire brigade worked with great caution due to the involvement of corrosive acid, which intensified the danger.