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Tanker capsizes in Gujarat, locals scramble to collect spilled oil
✍️ India Today
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 01:01 AM
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A tanker overturned on a Gujarat road, spilling oil that prompted nearby residents to gather the fuel in pots and cans.
A tanker carrying oil overturned on a road in Gujarat, creating a sizable spill that quickly attracted attention from nearby villagers.
Witnesses said the vehicle tipped over after losing control, causing the cargo to pour onto the roadway and surrounding ground.
Residents rushed to the scene with pots, metal cans and other containers, collecting the spilled oil for personal use or resale, a practice observed in previous local fuel spills.
Police and fire‑brigade teams arrived shortly after, cordoning off the area, directing traffic away, and beginning cleanup operations to prevent environmental damage.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident and are assessing the extent of the oil contamination.
Witnesses said the vehicle tipped over after losing control, causing the cargo to pour onto the roadway and surrounding ground.
Residents rushed to the scene with pots, metal cans and other containers, collecting the spilled oil for personal use or resale, a practice observed in previous local fuel spills.
Police and fire‑brigade teams arrived shortly after, cordoning off the area, directing traffic away, and beginning cleanup operations to prevent environmental damage.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident and are assessing the extent of the oil contamination.