Jaipur Gas Tanker Crash: CCTV Footage Shows Rapid Spread of Fire
A gas tanker collided in Jaipur, resulting in a huge fire. CCTV footage shows that flames had infested the nearby property, resulting in several casualties.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] December 20 : A gas truck collided with many vehicles on the Jaipur-Ajmer route, causing a major fire. At least 11 people were killed, and nearly 40 more were injured. The quick spread of flames was seen on CCTV footage from a nearby residence in the moments after the disaster.
Details about CCTV footage
The camera video, which shows flames quickly surrounding a property along the roadway, emphasizes the urgent danger to surrounding properties. The situation for people around was terrible, as thick black smoke covered the sky and explosions fueled the fire.
The extent of damage
The flames were visible from about a kilometer away, and the fire spread across a 300-meter stretch of highway. Several businesses along the route were severely destroyed, and roughly 30 vehicles were damaged. The fire's intensity resulted in a long line of vehicles, bringing traffic to a complete stop.
Emergency Response
The fire department's vehicles and ambulances arrived on the scene quickly to assist victims and control the flames. Nearly half of the 40 injured people who were sent to SMS Hospital are said to be in critical condition. A 'green corridor' was established to speed up the transport of emergency services from the accident site to the hospital.
Eyewitness Accounts
The fire spread quickly, causing chaos and panic, according to witnesses. One person narrated seeing a man enveloped in flames, highlighting the risk that anyone near the accident faced. The suddenness of the explosion left little time for people to respond, resulting in tragic outcomes.
Assistance and Official Statements
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Bhajanlal Sharma, and the Health Minister, Gajendra Singh Khimsar, visited the hospital to meet with the injured and direct the response operations. Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, expressed his condolences and disclosed that the local administration is working to provide emergency medical aid to those injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the deceased's nearest of families will receive ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh, while the wounded will receive ₹50,000.
Ongoing Investigations
Authorities are currently conducting investigations to determine the exact cause of the incident and resulting fire. Furthermore, attempts are ongoing to locate the occupants of a bus that was following the gas truck at the time of the tragedy. The level of damage to properties along the route is currently being assessed in order to provide appropriate assistance to those who have been affected.
By Manasa Permulla
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