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Gas tanker overturns in Jalandhar, two injured and taken to Amritsar hospital
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 11:45 PM
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A gas tanker overturned in Jalandhar, causing panic and leaving two people injured, who were transferred to a hospital in Amritsar.
Earlier today a gas tanker lost its balance and toppled on a road in Jalandhar, Punjab. The sudden overturn created a scene of panic among commuters and nearby residents, who rushed to the spot to assess the situation.
Emergency services arrived promptly and reported that two individuals sustained injuries in the incident. Both victims were stabilized at the scene and then shifted to a medical facility in Amritsar for further treatment.
Local police have cordoned off the area to facilitate the removal of the tanker and to investigate the cause of the overturn. Traffic on the affected route was temporarily diverted, and authorities have assured the public that safety checks are underway to prevent similar occurrences.
Emergency services arrived promptly and reported that two individuals sustained injuries in the incident. Both victims were stabilized at the scene and then shifted to a medical facility in Amritsar for further treatment.
Local police have cordoned off the area to facilitate the removal of the tanker and to investigate the cause of the overturn. Traffic on the affected route was temporarily diverted, and authorities have assured the public that safety checks are underway to prevent similar occurrences.