Bhawanipatna: A gas tanker overturned on a ghat road in Banjari Ghat area of Odisha’s Kalahandi district on Wednesday evening, triggering a large-scale precautionary operation by local authorities.

While initial reports suggested a possible gas leak, police are yet to officially confirm it. ADVERTISEMENT

According to sources, the mishap took place in a remote stretch between Chhatikuda and Sikerkupa after the driver lost control over the tanker, transporting cooking gas (LPG) from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh to Balangir, while giving way to a truck. Police rushed to the scene, immediately cordoned off the area and restricted access. The tanker driver, who suffered injuries, was admitted to Bhawanipatna district headquarters hospital for treatment.

Bhawanipatna Sub-Collector Prabhat

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