Two tankers gutted after petrol-laden vehicle catches fire near Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Jul 9 (PTI) A petrol-laden tanker caught fire after crashing into a tree on Thursday, and the blaze spread to a milk tanker, gutting both vehicles, police said. The accident occurred at around 9.45 am near Doddaballapura in Bengaluru Rural district, they said. According to police, the petrol tanker crashed into a tree before catching fire, and the flames quickly spread to a nearby milk tanker. Both vehicles were completely gutted in the blaze. Police are investigating the exact cause of the accident and trying to ascertain whether the petrol tanker hit the tree while attempting to avoid a head-on collision with another truck that was reportedly reversing. Both drivers escaped unhurt after jumping out of their respective vehicles, police said. Fire and Emergency Services personnel rushed to the spot and doused the flames, bringing the situation under control. A case has been registered at Doddabelavangala police station, and further investigation is underway. PTI AMP SSK