Oleum gas tanker topples at Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway, causes 30-km long traffic jam

A tanker carrying 65% oleum gas overturned near the Nadiad bypass on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway at 8.52pm on Tuesday, causing a major traffic disruption and prompting an emergency response.  

The Nadiad Fire Station was the first to reach the scene, deploying an emergency rescue van, a water bowser, and two officer units. Given the hazardous nature of the spill, technical assistance was sought from the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Service Department.  

The tanker’s driver sustained injuries in the accident and was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention.  

Authorities worked through the night to bring the situation under control, with incident containment achieved by 11.45 pm. The area was declared all-clear by 12.10am.  

The accident led to a 30-kilometre-long traffic jam on the expressway, causing significant delays for commuters. However, by early morning, traffic flow had been restored, and normalcy resumed on the route.  

Officials are investigating the cause of the accident, while safety measures are being reviewed to prevent similar incidents in the future.