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Chemical leak from tanker spread on Kharar highway triggers panic in Mohali

Travellers complain of burning eyes, pungent odour
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A chemical leakage from a tanker that was hit by a truck in Desumajra on Kharar national highway triggered panic in Mohali.

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The accident occurred around 4:30am.

Travellers on the road complained of burning sensation in eyes and of a pungent smell.

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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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