The tanker driver who sustained minor injuries alerted the fire and rescue department who rushed to the spot and sprayed water where leakage was noticed

The tanker, which was traveling from Kochi to a storage facility in Coimbatore, met with an accident, resulting in the driver sustaining minor injuries.

Tanker accident in Avinashi road in Coimbatore causes gas leak, halts city traffic; authorities work to control situation and ensure safety.

An LPG tanker detached from a truck on Coimbatore's Avinashi Road flyover early Friday, causing a gas leak. Authorities halted traffic and firefighter

Officials stated that the leak posed a significant risk to residents in the immediate vicinity. As a precaution, five schools in the neighbourhood were closed to ensure the safety of children, and residents within a one-kilometre radius of the accident site were evacuated.

An LPG tanker overturned on Coimbatore's Avinashi Road flyover, causing a minor gas leak but no injuries. Officials acted swiftly to prevent a disaster.