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Gas tanker from Bathinda to Hoshiarpur leaks near Dosanjh, road closed by police and fire
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 07:16 PM
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A high‑pressure gas tanker traveling from Bathinda to Hoshiarpur developed a leak near the village of Dosanjh, prompting police and fire services to shut the highway.
A high‑pressure gas tanker belonging to HP Gas departed from its plant in Bathinda, heading towards the HP facility in Hoshiarpur. While traversing the highway near the village of Dosanjh, the tanker suddenly began leaking gas, creating an immediate safety concern.
Local police and the fire department responded swiftly, cordoning off the affected stretch of road and evacuating nearby residents as a precaution. The authorities directed traffic to alternate routes until the leak could be contained.
Preliminary reports indicate that no injuries or casualties have been reported so far. Officials are conducting a technical assessment of the tanker to determine the cause of the rupture and to ensure that the remaining gas is safely recovered.
The driver of the tanker was questioned by police, but no official statement has been released regarding his account of the incident. The investigation remains ongoing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Local police and the fire department responded swiftly, cordoning off the affected stretch of road and evacuating nearby residents as a precaution. The authorities directed traffic to alternate routes until the leak could be contained.
Preliminary reports indicate that no injuries or casualties have been reported so far. Officials are conducting a technical assessment of the tanker to determine the cause of the rupture and to ensure that the remaining gas is safely recovered.
The driver of the tanker was questioned by police, but no official statement has been released regarding his account of the incident. The investigation remains ongoing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.