A fully loaded fuel tanker rolled over today at Hiran Magri sector- 11, near Kaka Restaurant creating a tense situation. No fatalities were reported and the tanker was pulled up after hours of operation conducted by fire brigade.

An oil tanker of Indian Oil Corporation collapsed after the driver lost his control due to brake fail. To avoid further mishap, the driver, Kesar Singh quickly turned the vehicle towards a nearby wall but due to high speed, the vehicle loaded with petrol and diesel rolled over the ground.

Police and fire brigade were immediately informed and the area was blocked to avoid any serious accident.

ADM City Mohammad Yaseen Pathan with senior police officials reached on the spot and directed the rescue operation.

6 vehicles of fire brigade and two cranes responded and after 2 hours of rescue operation, the tanker was pulled up.

Informing about the incident, Kesar Singh said that after he had tea at nearby stall, he went to the truck and started the ignition to move further.

As soon as he picked up speed, suddenly the brakes failed. In an attempt to save any mishap, Kesar Singh steered the truck towards a wall but instead of colliding, the tanker rolled over the ground. The liquids in the tanker were also leaked after the flip.

The tanker was containing 15,000 liter of Diesel and 5,000 liter of Petrol. The tanker was enroute from Chittorgarh to Dungarpur.

Singh came out unhurt by breaking the glass of driver’s cabin and informed police.