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Jaipur LPG Tanker Fire Live Update: Death toll rises to 14, 33 injured

A truck carrying chemicals caught fire after colliding with multiple vehicles on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway in Bhankrota early Frida...

The Times of India | Dec 21, 2024, 11:55:30 IST

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11:55 (IST), Dec, 21

"The injured people are being provided with the best available facilities. It is a tragic incident. This incident must be investigated to know the reasons behind it. As the population and means of transport are increasing, so is the number of accidents. The government has to take this matter seriously and whether safety norms are being followed or not. Not only the government, but the whole public has to follow the norms to avoid such incidents," Sachin Pilot stated.

11:52 (IST), Dec, 21

Jaipur LPG Tanker Fire Live: Congress leader Sachin Pilot reaches SMS Hospital

11:30 (IST), Dec, 21

Jaipur LPG Tanker Fire: Death toll rises to 14, 33 injured

18:03 (IST), Dec, 20

Jaipur LPG Tanker Fire: Death toll rises to 11, 43 injured

The death toll from the LPG tanker collision and resulting fire on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway has risen to 11, with 43 others hospitalized, many in critical condition.

The tragic incident occurred early Friday morning, around 5.30 am, when an LPG tanker collided with a truck. The impact caused the tanker's outlet nozzle to rupture, leading to a gas leak that triggered a massive blaze.

Of the injured, seven patients are reported to be on ventilator support, with authorities expressing grave concerns over their condition. The fire caused extensive damage, with several vehicles caught in the inferno.

16:23 (IST), Dec, 20

Jaipur LPG Tanker Fire: PM Modi dials Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma, offers assistance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken with Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma regarding the tragic fire incident in Jaipur. During the conversation, the Prime Minister inquired about the situation and offered the central government's support to assist in managing the aftermath of the incident.

15:40 (IST), Dec, 20

Jaipur LPG Tanker Fire: Rajasthan minister Rajyavardhan Rathore expresses condolences

15:02 (IST), Dec, 20

Jaipur LPG Tanker Fire Live: Union home minister Amit Shah also expresses his condolences

"The road accident in Jaipur, Rajasthan is deeply tragic. I express my heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this accident. I have spoken with chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma regarding this. The local administration is providing immediate treatment to the injured. I wish for the speedy recovery of the injured.": Union home minister Amit Shah stated.

15:01 (IST), Dec, 20

Jaipur LPG Tanker Fire: PM Narendra Modi announces financial aid for victims

'Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the accident on Jaipur-Ajmer highway in Rajasthan. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is assisting those affected. An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs 50,000,": PM Narendra Modi stated on 'X'.

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14:58 (IST), Dec, 20

Jaipur Petrol Pump Fire Live: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma announces financial aid and orders thorough investigation

CM Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the families of the deceased who lost their lives in the gas tanker fire incident on the Jaipur-Ajmer National Highway, and Rs 1 lakh to the injured. He further announced a thorough investigation into the matter.

14:10 (IST), Dec, 20

Jaipur Petrol Pump Fire Live: 9 people have died in the incident, with one of the deaths reported at Jaipuria Hospital. At least 15 people have suffered burns on more than 50% of their bodies, and their condition is critical. In total, 43 patients were admitted for treatment.

12:58 (IST), Dec, 20

Jaipur Petrol Pump Fire Live: President Murmu expresses grief over loss of lives in Jaipur gas tanker crash

12:04 (IST), Dec, 20

Jaipur Petrol Pump Fire Live: 'A separate burn unit has been formed'

12:02 (IST), Dec, 20

We have made a dedicated ICU in the hospital. Prima facie it seems the accident happened due to a collision between a truck and a container of CNG. There have been casualties. The administration is here. The government will provide necessary help to the families of the deceased people: Rajasthan Minister Jawahar Singh Bedham

 

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11:58 (IST), Dec, 20

Jaipur Petrol Pump Fire Live: Death toll rises to 8

11:23 (IST), Dec, 20

Jaipur Petrol Pump Fire Live: 7-8 other people also jumped from the window with us, says eyewitness

10:11 (IST), Dec, 20

Jaipur Petrol Pump Fire Live: Rajasthan minister Jawahar Singh Bedham on Bhankrota fire accident

'We have made a dedicated ICU in the hospital. Prima facie it seems the accident happened due to a collision between a truck and a container of CNG. There have been casualties. The administration is here. The government will provide necessary help to the families of the deceased people', Rajasthan minister Jawahar Singh Bedham

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10:01 (IST), Dec, 20

Jaipur Petrol Pump Fire Live: 35-40 injured people reached to the hospital, says Rajasthan deputy CM Prem Chand Bairwa

09:57 (IST), Dec, 20

Jaipur Petrol Pump Fire Live: Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma addresses the media

09:41 (IST), Dec, 20

Jaipur Petrol Pump Fire Live: Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra arrives at SMS hospital

09:38 (IST), Dec, 20

Jaipur Fire Live: The rescue team is working to recover a body from a container destroyed in the massive fire that erupted in the Bhankrota area

09:36 (IST), Dec, 20

Jaipur Petrol Pump Fire Live: 'I am deeply saddened to hear the sad news of casualties of citizens in the gas tanker fire incident on Jaipur-Ajmer National Highway'

I am deeply saddened to hear the sad news of casualties of citizens in the gas tanker fire incident on Jaipur-Ajmer National Highway. As soon as the information about the incident was received, he went to SMS Hospital and directed the doctors to provide immediate necessary medical facilities and take proper care of the injured. Rescue work by the administration is continuing. The local administration and emergency services are working with full readiness. I pray to the Lord to grant the departed souls a place in his supreme abode, give the bereaved families strength to bear this immense loss and provide speedy recovery to the injured: Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma

09:34 (IST), Dec, 20

Watch: '24-25 people have been admitted to the ICU. More people are coming'

09:31 (IST), Dec, 20

Jaipur Petrol Pump Fire Live: Rajasthan health minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar on Bhankrota fire accident

09:24 (IST), Dec, 20

Jaipur Petrol Pump Fire Live: Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma visits hospital

09:16 (IST), Dec, 20

Jaipur Petrol Pump Fire Live: Exact number of vehicles involved is still unclear, says Bhankrota SHO Manish Gupta

The fire has engulfed several vehicles. The number of vehicle involved in the incident is not clear. Some people with burn injuries have been rushed to hospitals: Bhankrota station house officer (SHO) Manish Gupta

09:10 (IST), Dec, 20

Jaipur Petrol Pump Fire Live: Firefighters control blaze, traffic halted

Firefighters have managed to bring the blaze under control, but traffic on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway has been halted due to the ongoing rescue operation. The highway remains closed as authorities continue to clear the area and assess the damage.

09:06 (IST), Dec, 20

Jaipur Petrol Pump Fire Live: Search and rescue operations underway

The police and administration begin a large search and rescue operation at the accident site to help the victims and handle the situation.

09:03 (IST), Dec, 20

Jaipur Petrol Pump Fire Live: Truck catches fire after collision on Jaipur-Ajmer highway

At least five people have died and many others are injured after a truck carrying chemicals caught fire following a collision with several vehicles on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway in Bhankrota early Friday.

A major fire broke out on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway in the Bhankrota area on Friday morning after a truck carrying chemicals collided with multiple vehicles.

At least five people are feared dead, and many others have been injured.

The fire engulfed several vehicles, and a large-scale search and rescue operation was launched by the police and administration.

The exact number of vehicles involved is still unclear, but some victims with burn injuries have been rushed to nearby hospitals.

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