Wed Dec 25 07:21:27 UTC 2024: ## Tanker Fire Disrupts Mumbai-Pune Highway

**Mumbai, December 25, 2024** – A speeding tanker carrying flammable chemicals overturned and caught fire on the Mumbai-Pune Highway near Khopoli this morning, causing a temporary traffic disruption. The incident, which occurred around 6:15 am at Patel Nagar, Shilphata, resulted in no casualties, according to police officials.

The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, leading to the overturn and subsequent fire. Firefighting teams from Tata, Godrej, HPCL, and JSW responded swiftly, bringing the blaze under control. Traffic flow was affected for several hours. This incident follows a fatal tanker explosion in Jaipur just five days prior, highlighting concerns about road safety. The police are investigating the cause of the accident.

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