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Diesel Tanker Crashes into Electric Pole, Fires Up in Uttar Pradesh, 3 Fatalities
✍️ NDTV
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 12:38 PM
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A diesel tanker collided with an electric pole in Uttar Pradesh, causing a fire that killed three people.
A diesel tanker overturned after striking an electric pole in Uttar Pradesh, setting the vehicle ablaze. Firefighters arrived on the scene within minutes, but the blaze claimed the lives of three individuals, according to local authorities. The incident occurred on a busy road, though the exact location and time have not been disclosed by police.
Emergency services responded quickly, but the tanker’s fuel ignited, creating a large fire that forced nearby residents to evacuate. No injuries were reported among the emergency personnel.
Police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collision and whether any traffic violations contributed to the accident. Authorities are urging motorists to exercise caution on the affected stretch of road.
Emergency services responded quickly, but the tanker’s fuel ignited, creating a large fire that forced nearby residents to evacuate. No injuries were reported among the emergency personnel.
Police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collision and whether any traffic violations contributed to the accident. Authorities are urging motorists to exercise caution on the affected stretch of road.