Helicopter fuel tanker overturns on Srinagar-Jammu Highway
Srinagar: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, a tanker, carrying aviation fuel reportedly meant for helicopter operations on the Jammu to Leh route, turned turtle on the Srinagar-Jammu Highway near Hariparnard Lalagam today.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the accident led to disruption in traffic and triggered concern among locals due to the nature of the cargo.
Officials said the tanker skidded and overturned while negotiating a curve in the area.
Locals gathered around the scene shortly after the mishap, with many expressing concern about the frequency of heavy-vehicle accidents on this stretch of the highway, especially during the ongoing cold weather conditions.
Efforts were underway to safely reposition the tanker and restore full traffic movement.
