Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:46am on 20 Dec 2024,Friday India
A devastating fire erupted in Jaipur’s Ajmer Road early Friday when a truck collided with a parked CNG tanker near a petrol pump. The explosion killed 8 people and injured over 40, with 28 critically hurt. The blaze, visible for kilometers, engulfed several vehicles, including nearby trucks. Locals reported hearing explosions 10 km away. Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma visited the injured at SMS Hospital, promising swift medical aid and rescue operations. Preliminary investigations reveal the truck carried chemicals, causing repeated explosions. Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed concern and assured assistance during a call with the CM.
