Tanker crashes and explodes in Numaligarh

Tanker crashes and explodes in Numaligarh

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Tanker crashes and explodes in Numaligarh

In a sensational incident, an oil tanker caught fire overthe NH-39 on Friday night. The incident took place in Bahbari area inNumaligargh.

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The tanker is believed to have caught fire after crashing into a roadside tree. The fire then spread to the fuel causing a huge explosion. The explosion sent flames soaring into the air. The authorities immediately shut down the highway as a precautionary measure but later reopened it.

However, no casualties were reported so far. Firefightersfrom Bokakhat, Golaghat and Numaligarh doused the fire after several hours.

Fire NH 39 Numaligarh Oil Tanker
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