Daijiworld Media Network – Kasargod (EP)
Kasargod, May 23: A gas leak was detected from a tanker in motion at Chittari, near Kanhangad, on the morning of Thursday, May 23. Families within a 500-meter radius were evacuated, and traffic on the road has been temporarily suspended.
The leak was noticed around 7:30 am. The tanker driver promptly stopped the vehicle and informed company officials and the fire brigade. The leak was contained by approximately 10:00 am, preventing a potential catastrophe thanks to the driver's swift action.
The gas will be transferred from the leaking tanker to three other tankers, a process expected to be completed by nightfall. Fire brigades from Kanhangad, Kasargod, and surrounding areas worked diligently to control the situation. A team of officials from Mangaluru has arrived at the scene to oversee the safety measures.
The tanker was en route from Mangaluru to Kozhikode when the incident occurred.