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LPG tanker collision on Gujarat expressway near Padra creates 10‑km traffic jam
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 11:22 PM
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A trailer struck an LPG tanker on the Gujarat expressway near Padra, prompting the closure of one carriageway and a 10‑kilometre traffic jam.
A trailer collided with an LPG tanker on the Gujarat state expressway close to the town of Padra. The impact forced officials to shut down one side of the highway as a safety precaution.
The blockage extended the traffic queue to roughly ten kilometres, causing significant delays for commuters traveling in both directions.
Local police and road‑maintenance crews were dispatched to the scene to manage the incident, clear the wreckage and restore normal flow.
Authorities have not released details on injuries or the cause of the collision, but traffic is expected to resume once the tanker is removed and the lane is inspected for damage.
The blockage extended the traffic queue to roughly ten kilometres, causing significant delays for commuters traveling in both directions.
Local police and road‑maintenance crews were dispatched to the scene to manage the incident, clear the wreckage and restore normal flow.
Authorities have not released details on injuries or the cause of the collision, but traffic is expected to resume once the tanker is removed and the lane is inspected for damage.