Jaipur Gas Tanker Blast Live: On Friday morning, a tragic accident occurred in the Bhankrota area on the Jaipur-Ajmer Highway, where an explosion in an LPG tanker claimed the lives of 11 people who were burnt alive. Over 33 injured individuals are currently receiving treatment at Sawai Man Singh Hospital. The horrific incident in Jaipur has drawn condolences from President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, and several other leaders.
Jaipur Gas Tanker Blast Live
Meanwhile, both PM Modi and CM Bhajanlal Sharma have announced compensation for the victims of the Jaipur tragedy. PM Modi declared financial aid of ₹2 lakh each for the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 each for the injured from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund. CM Bhajanlal Sharma announced ₹5 lakh each for the families of the deceased and ₹1 lakh each for the injured.
According to reports, the accident took place at around 5:30 AM near Bhankrota in front of Delhi Public School on the Jaipur-Ajmer Highway. An LPG tanker, while taking a U-turn, collided with a truck. The collision triggered a massive explosion, setting both vehicles on fire. Following the blast, over 40 vehicles in the vicinity were engulfed in flames. The incident caused widespread panic in the area, with the explosion’s sound heard up to 10 kilometers away, leaving locals in shock and fear.