Major disaster averted as Oil Tanker catches fire on NHW in Ramban; driver safe

A potentially catastrophic incident was averted today as a loaded oil tanker caught fire near the Battery Chasma area on the Jammu- Srinagar National Highway (NHW) in Ramban.

One loaded oil tanker caught fire near battery chasma , driver safe, fire doused , Traffic regulation going on , People are requested to follow lane discipline. pic.twitter.com/CSbngf1e8U

— SSP Traffic NHW Ramban (@nhw_ssp76427) October 27, 2023

The quick response of local authorities averted a major disaster, ensuring the safety of the driver and bringing the fire under control. However, traffic regulations and lane discipline have been implemented as a precautionary measure.

Following the incident, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Traffic NHW Ramban took to Twitter to provide an update on the situation.