Vadodara: A collision between a milk tanker and a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Nandesari, on the outskirts of Vadodara, triggered panic on Monday after a suspected gas leak. The incident prompted authorities to shut one side of the expressway as a precautionary measure, leading to significant traffic congestion for several hours.Local police, the expressway authority’s rescue team and fire brigade personnel rushed to the spot to assess the situation and prevent a potential disaster. Given the risks associated with a possible LNG leak, authorities swiftly restricted traffic on the affected stretch while emergency teams worked to bring the situation under control.Firefighters sprayed water on the LNG tanker to keep it cool and reduce the risk of a major mishap. The operation continued for several hours, with emergency personnel taking precautionary measures to ensure public safety.The incident disrupted traffic on the expressway, leaving long queues of vehicles on both sides of the affected stretch. Commuters faced delays as traffic police and expressway security personnel diverted vehicles through alternative routes. Traffic was rerouted near Karjan to ease congestion and keep vehicles away from the accident site.Authorities later initiated efforts to restore normal traffic movement and shift the tanker to a safe location.
