Chemical leak from tanker spread on Kharar highway triggers panic in Mohali
Travellers complain of burning eyes, pungent odour
A chemical leakage from a tanker that was hit by a truck in Desumajra on Kharar national highway triggered panic in Mohali.
The accident occurred around 4:30am.
Travellers on the road complained of burning sensation in eyes and of a pungent smell.
Police, fire and MC officials rushed to the spot. Two fire tenders brought the situation under control within an hour. Later, the remaining half-filled tanker was taken to a Kurali industrial unit and a fire tender was along keeping safety in mind.
A team of NDRF has taken samples from the tanker and further investigations are underway.
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