Tanker Carrying Highly Reactive Gas Overturns In Maharashtra’s Pune, Causing Leakage
tanker carrying ethylene oxide overturns in maharashtra’s pune, causing leakage
A tanker carrying ethylene oxide overturned on a busy road in Maharashtra’s Pune this morning, causing a toxic leakage. The incident occurred in a populated area, raising concerns about the safety of residents.
Ethylene oxide is a flammable and highly reactive gas that can cause serious health problems if inhaled.
Eight fire ebgines from the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) are at the scene to prevent a fire and contain the leak. The fire safety officials are continuously spraying water on the tanker until the rescue and repair team of Reliance Petrochemicals Company arrives.
Police department has regulated the traffic. Taffic movement is slow.