Gas leaks after truck carrying CNG tanks overturns near Bagalkot, residents moved to safety

BAGALKOT: A truck carrying cylinders fo compressed natural gas (CNG) overturned near Asangi Cross, leading to a gas leak on Tuesday night. The incident created panic among locals.

The Banahatti police and the fire servcies personnel, with the help of experts, tried to plug the leak, but were unsuccessful. The truck was carrying about 1,000 kg of CNG and the firemen had to wait till the cylinders emptied out.

As a precautionary measures, people residing in the vicinity of the accident site were moved to safer place. The site was barricaded and the police camped overnight to handle any emergency.