At Least 4 Killed As LPG Tanker Explodes After Hitting Divider At Sihori Toll Plaza In Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi
Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh: In a horrific accident, an LPG tanker collided with a divider at Sihori Toll Plaza in Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh, causing a gas leak that ignited into a massive fireball. At least four people were burned alive, including the tanker driver at the scene. Among the deceased are two toll plaza workers. The incident reportedly occurred on 26 June, and the footage has now emerged.
Several others were also badly burned and hospitalised during the tragic incident. The incident destroyed 16 motorcycles and 2 cars, and blocked the highway. Authorities have launched detailed investigations into safety protocols for hazardous cargo at toll plazas.
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The horrifying CCTV footage shows massive fireball rising from the toll plaza shortly after the gas leak. The incident caused massive destruction after a reported gas leak triggered a fire at the toll plaza.
Vehicles were seen still moving despite the tanker leak amid the accident, with no restrictions.
Terrifying footage of an LPG leak from a tanker at a toll plaza that erupted into an inferno in mere seconds. pic.twitter.com/lWUMriBzJu
— Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) July 3, 2026
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