Diesel Tanker Overturns in Pratapgarh — Villagers Risk Lives to Collect Fuel 🚨 Diesel Tanker Overturns in Pratapgarh — Villagers Risk Lives to Collect Fuel A major accident was narrowly avoided after a diesel tanker overturned on National Highway 19 near Jahanabad Flyover in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday evening. The tanker, en route from Gujarat to Kolkata, lost control around 5 PM. The driver, identified as Vimal Singh from Vaishali, sustained minor injuries. No other vehicles were involved. However, shocking scenes followed as hundreds of villagers rushed to the site, collecting leaking diesel from drains and potholes using cans and buckets—despite the high risk of fire or explosion. Police, fire brigade, and highway authorities quickly reached the spot and began clearing operations, warning people against such dangerous actions. Some individuals reportedly continued collecting fuel secretly. --- 🔴 Highlights: Diesel tanker overturns on NH-19 in Pratapgarh Driver injured, no major collision reported Hundreds gather to collect leaking diesel Authorities warn of fire and explosion risks Rescue and clearance operations underway --- 📢 Hashtags: #UttarPradesh #Pratapgarh #DieselTanker #HighwayAccident #BreakingNews #ViralVideo #PublicSafety #IndiaNews #RoadSafety #FireHazard

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Diesel Tanker Overturns in Pratapgarh — Villagers Risk Lives to Collect Fuel 🚨 Diesel Tanker Overturns in Pratapgarh — Villagers Risk Lives to Collect Fuel A major accident was narrowly avoided after a diesel tanker overturned on National Highway 19 near Jahanabad Flyover in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday evening. The tanker, en route from Gujarat to Kolkata, lost control around 5 PM. The driver, identified as Vimal Singh from Vaishali, sustained minor injuries. No other vehicles were involved. However, shocking scenes followed as hundreds of villagers rushed to the site, collecting leaking diesel from drains and potholes using cans and buckets—despite the high risk of fire or explosion. Police, fire brigade, and highway authorities quickly reached the spot and began clearing operations, warning people against such dangerous actions. Some individuals reportedly continued collecting fuel secretly. --- 🔴 Highlights: Diesel tanker overturns on NH-19 in Pratapgarh Driver injured, no major collision reported Hundreds gather to collect leaking diesel Authorities warn of fire and explosion risks Rescue and clearance operations underway --- 📢 Hashtags: #UttarPradesh #Pratapgarh #DieselTanker #HighwayAccident #BreakingNews #ViralVideo #PublicSafety #IndiaNews #RoadSafety #FireHazard