Chemical Truck Overturns in Thane, Disrupts Traffic and Injures Driver

A truck carrying Aqueous Ammonia overturned on Thane's Ghodbunder road en route from Navi Mumbai to Punjab. The accident injured the driver and halted traffic. Authorities neutralized the spill and cleared the road. More information is awaited.

A truck transporting Aqueous Ammonia from Navi Mumbai to Punjab overturned on Thane's Ghodbunder road, causing an injury and significant traffic disruption, authorities reported on Tuesday.

Officials confirmed the accident occurred when the driver lost control, leading to the truck overturning and spilling its chemical contents. Emergency responders promptly arrived at the scene to manage the situation.

Using two hydra machines, authorities successfully moved the overturned truck to the roadside and neutralized the spilt chemical, allowing traffic to resume. The driver, who sustained injuries in the incident, was rescued and taken for treatment. Further details on the accident are awaited.

(With inputs from agencies.)