Mumbai: 1 dead after oil tanker catches fire in Wadala

The incident occurred at Bhakti Park at around 10.45 pm.

IndiaToday.in
Mumbai
November 27, 2018
UPDATED: November 27, 2018 01:17 IST

Visuals from the scene of the fire. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

A fire broke out in Mumbai's Wadala area after an oil tanker exploded. The incident occurred at Bhakti Park at around 10.45 pm. The driver of the vehicle was killed in the investigation.

The police have cordoned off the entire area. Five fire tenders were rushed to the spot and firefighting operations are underway.

#SpotVisuals: A petrol tanker caught fire near Bhakti Park in Mumbai's Wadala at around 10:45 pm today. 5 fire tenders present at the spot. Fire fighting operations underway. #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/RnqQI0EG4G
ANI (@ANI) November 26, 2018

According to the Times of India, the massive fire broke out when the oil tanker crashed into the overhead monorail line. The tanker overturned and soon after exploded.

Further details are awaited.

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