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Automobile
Oil Tanker Catches Fire After Head-On Collision with LPG Vehicle on NH-37, Assam
✍️ indiatodayne.in
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 02:37 PM
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An oil tanker burst into flames following a head‑on collision with an LPG vehicle on National Highway 37 in Bokakhat, Assam.
A head‑on collision between an oil tanker and an LPG vehicle on National Highway 37 in Bokakhat, Assam, caused the tanker to catch fire. The impact triggered a rapid spread of flames, engulfing the tanker’s cargo. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, where firefighters worked to control the blaze and prevent it from reaching nearby residential areas. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collision and are monitoring the situation for any further hazards.