Gas tanker overturns on Mumbai-Pune Expressway, 12-hour traffic nightmare

A gas tanker overturned on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway near the Adoshi tunnel, triggering a dangerous propylene gas leak and a chaotic, hours-long traffic standstill. Emergency teams rushed to the scene as police diverted vehicles to alternative routes.

For more than 12 hours, thousands of motorists faced delays, with cars and buses stranded as responders worked to secure the leak and prevent a larger spill. Access to fuel, food, and basic services was limited for many trapped drivers.

Traffic authorities urged people to avoid the route if possible and warned that normal movement would take time to resume. Vehicles were rerouted to the older highway as teams worked to contain the leak and assess the road conditions.

The incident underscores the vulnerability of major corridors to such accidents and the importance of quick emergency response to hazardous materials on busy highways.

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