MARCEL, OCT 31
Tanker driver and cleaner had a lucky escape, when the tanker carrying fuel went up in flames, after it met with an accident along the NH17B bypass at Nageshi-Ponda in the wee hours of Sunday.
According to reports, about seven fire tenders were pressed into service. However, the tanker was totally gutted.
According to the fire force personnel, the loss is about Rs 20 lakh. The incident occurred when the tanker carrying aviation fuel was proceeding towards Vasco.
On reaching Nageshi, the driver lost control over the vehicle and the tanker collided against an electricity pole. Later, the tanker overturned and went up in flames, as it came in contact with electricity wires that were detached from the electricity pole.
The tanker driver and cleaner ran to safety soon after the accident.
