4 Dead, Several Injured after Petrol Tanker Catches Fire in Mizoram

The incident occurred at Tuirial village, situated about 18 kilometres east of the state, at around 6 pm on Saturday.

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4 Dead, Several Injured after Petrol Tanker Catches Fire in Mizoram

Petrol tanker catches fire in Mizoram's Aizawl

Four persons have been dead and as many as 18 others have sustained burn injuries after a petrol tanker caught fire and exploded in Mizoram's capital Aizawl.

The incident occurred at Tuirial village, situated about 18 kilometres east of the state, at around 6 pm on Saturday.

According to reports, the tanker was going towards Champhai.

All the injured persons were rushed to a hospital in Tuirial after the incident occured and are currently undergoing treatment.

In the incident, a four-wheeler taxi and two 2-wheelers were also damaged.

However, the exact reason for the explosion has not been ascertained as of yet.

A police investigation has been launched into the incident.

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