India News | Truck Carrying LPG Cylinders Rams into Another in Ajmer, Four Dead
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. An LPG-laden truck collided with another one carrying marble in Rajasthan's Ajmer district, leaving four people dead and another injured, police said on Friday.
Jaipur, Feb 17 (PTI) An LPG-laden truck collided with another one carrying marble in Rajasthan's Ajmer district, leaving four people dead and another injured, police said on Friday.
The accident occurred on national highway-8 near Rani Bagh resort on Thursday night, leading to a huge traffic jam on the highway, they said.
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The fire engulfed neighbouring shops and residences causing damage to property.
"Four persons were burnt alive and another was injured in the accident. Neighbouring shops and residences also caught fire," Ajmer Superintendent of Police Chunaram Jat said.
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He said the fire was doused late last night and traffic has now been restored on the highway.
Police teams are assessing the loss and identifying the bodies, he added.
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