Lives lost, many injured and critical
The devastating LPG tanker fire on the Ajmer-Jaipur Highway early Friday has left a trail of casualties, injuries, and missing persons. Out of the 80 people injured, at least 30 are reported to be in critical condition.
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Death toll rises
Authorities informed on Saturday that the death toll rose to 14. The fire started early Friday morning when an LPG tanker collided with a truck, causing a gas leak and a huge blaze.
Financial aid for victims
The Rajasthan government has pledged Rs 5 lakh to the families of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh to the injured, while the Central government has announced an additional Rs 2 lakh for the bereaved families.
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High level committee set up
A high-level committee has been constituted to thoroughly investigate all aspects of the accident, including an in-depth examination of the road's construction.
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Top court sets deadline for report
The Supreme Court has set January 20 as the deadline for the report submission, and a police case has also been filed.
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Green corridor set up
Witnesses described harrowing scenes of people running in panic, attempting to remove burning clothes, while a green corridor was established to expedite the transport of the injured to hospitals.
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Vehicles up in flames
The LPG tanker collided with a truck, igniting a massive fire that engulfed the area in an inferno, with at least 37 vehicles going up in flames. The highway was reopened later that night after all vehicles were cleared.
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'Man in flames walked 600m seeking help'
The devastation was overwhelming, with a burning man seen struggling to stay upright as he frantically sought help amid the noise of the accident.
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