Guwahati, 23 October (HS): Hundreds of people thronged an agricultural field at Gerua in Assam's Hajo after a crude oil pipeline burst, causing oil to spread across a large stretch of farmland.

Carrying buckets, cans and other containers, people gathered at the site to collect the crude oil that had spilled from the damaged pipeline. The incident resulted in a large area of agricultural land being flooded with oil, drawing crowds from the surrounding areas.

The unusual scene saw people making their way into the affected fields to collect the spilled crude oil. Further details regarding the cause of the pipeline rupture, the extent of the damage and the steps taken by the authorities to contain the spill were not immediately available.-----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash