Nagaon (Assam), 24 October (HS): An oil tanker overturned after crashing into a streetlight pole on the median of National Highway 127 at Keyapati in Puronigudam area of Assam’s Nagaon district, police informed on Saturday. The tanker was carrying petroleum products from Numaligarh to Hojai when the accident occurred.

According to reports, the tanker bearing registration number NL-01L-6875 was travelling towards Hojai when a night bus approaching from the opposite direction allegedly obstructed its path. The tanker driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, following which the speeding tanker rammed into a streetlight pole on the highway divider.

The impact caused the tanker to overturn onto the opposite side of the road, damaging several roadside shops. The accident triggered concern among local residents as the overturned vehicle was carrying petroleum products.

Upon receiving information, local residents alerted the police and fire and emergency services. A firefighting team promptly reached the spot and took necessary measures to prevent any fire outbreak and bring the situation under control. Further details regarding casualties, if any, were not immediately available.----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash