Diesel tanker overturns on highway near Kolar after driver loses control

KOLAR: A diesel tanker overturned on National Highway-75 near Chunchadenahalli in Kolar district, after the driver lost control of the vehicle. No casualties were reported and a major disaster was averted since the tanker was carrying diesel.

The incident occurred when the tanker skidded off the road and fell on its side, causing commotion in the area. Firefighters and experts were promptly called to the place, and as a precautionary measure, they sprayed water and foam on the tanker to prevent any potential fire or explosion.

The tanker was eventually cleared from the site and traffic movement on the highway was restored. The Kolar Rural police are investigating the incident.