A milk tanker overturned on the heavily trafficked Delhi-Jaipur Highway near Kotputli in Rajasthan, spilling thousands of litres of milk and briefly disrupting traffic. The accident took place near the Highway King Hotel when the vehicle apparently lost control, swerved off the road, and toppled into a roadside drain.
As the tanker tipped over, milk began flowing out rapidly onto the highway and surrounding area, attracting a large number of local residents.
Crowds gather to collect spilled milk
Within minutes of the accident, people from nearby areas reached the spot carrying buckets, cans, bottles, and other containers to collect the milk spilling from the damaged tanker. Several videos circulating online captured the unusual scene, showing people filling their containers while milk continued to gush from the overturned vehicle.
Despite the efforts of those present, a substantial quantity of milk was lost before authorities could secure the site.
Driver injured, shifted to hospital
The tanker driver was injured in the accident and was rescued by passers-by, who pulled him from the wrecked vehicle. He was promptly transported to a nearby hospital, where he is undergoing medical treatment. Authorities have not yet disclosed information about the extent of his injuries.
Traffic affected on busy highway
The accident caused a short-lived disruption to traffic on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway, one of the nation’s busiest routes linking the national capital with Rajasthan. The crowd that assembled at the crash site further hindered vehicle flow, leading to a temporary traffic jam. Police officers arrived at the scene shortly after being informed of the incident. They regulated the movement of vehicles, dispersed the gathered crowd, and oversaw the removal of the overturned tanker to restore normal traffic flow.
Police investigating cause of the crash
Preliminary reports indicate that the tanker apparently went out of control before it overturned. Authorities have opened an investigation to establish the precise cause of the crash, examining whether factors such as excessive speed, driver fatigue, mechanical problems, or road conditions contributed to the incident.
Authorities are set to inspect the vehicle and take statements from the driver and witnesses as part of the investigation.
