In a major accident, a truck carrying LPG cylinders collided with a chemical tanker on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway Tuesday night, triggering multiple blasts as the gas cylinders started to explode one after another.

Visuals of the accident that have been circulating on social media show a massive fireball erupting shortly after the collision.

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Some cylinders reportedly caught fire after the collision and exploded, triggering a chain reaction. The explosions were heard several kilometres away as well, causing panic among locals.

According to police, three persons, including the tanker driver, were injured in the accident.

Police and emergency response teams were immediately rushed to the spot. Firefighters were seen spraying water on the chemical tanker to control the tempera

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