Ghaziabad, Nov 30: Two tankers of Indian Oil Corporation carrying LPG cylinders exploded after catching fire near Garhmukteshwar on Delhi-Lucknow National Highway, but there were no casualties, official sources said today. The tankers caught fire on Friday night when the drivers allegedly were illegally selling LPG cylinders to small vendors in Sambhawali, officials said.

The drivers of the two tankers are absconding, they said.

One mini-truck carrying empty cylinders and two milk tankers also caught fire which could be controlled in about 10 hours.
A magisterial probe has been ordered into the incident.


Bureau Report