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.