The record
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- A diesel tanker caught fire on National Highway 19 near the Kanwar border in Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh, after its rear right tyre burst while it was carrying diesel from Kanpur to Chitrakoot.
- The driver stopped the vehicle at the roadside and escaped safely, and police from Saini police station along with two fire service vehicles reached the spot and brought the blaze under control.
- Traffic on the highway was halted and long queues formed before movement resumed after the fire was extinguished.
- Officials said the fire did not reach the main diesel tank, which could have made the situation far more serious, and the cause is being investigated.
What to watch next
- Findings of the police and fire department probe into the exact cause of the fire
- Whether authorities issue any advisory or checks on tanker tyre safety on NH-19
- Confirmation of whether the tanker's diesel cargo was fully salvaged or lost
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Named India · Kanwar Border · Kaushambi · Kisan Seva Kendra · NH-19 · Saini · Chitrakoot · Fire Services · Kanpur · Saini Police Station · Satyendra Tiwari
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