Seven injured after leaky oil tanker turns road slippery

Ujjain: Over half a dozen two-wheeler riders, including a one-year-old boy, were injured on Wednesday morning after oil leaked from an unidentified tractor-tanker onto Sailana overbridge in Ratlam city. The tanker’s valve was left open.The oil started leaking from the tractor-tanker coming from Ram Mandir side, making the road slippery and causing two-wheelers behind it to lose control and skid.Honey Suryavanshi, a 19-year-old college student from Shakti Nagar, was among those who fell. Despite his injury, he skipped college and stood near the bridge, warning other riders not to pass through.Teams from civic body fire brigade, public works department and traffic police reached the spot after receiving information. Sand and water were sprayed on the road, after which vehicles stopped skidding. Police restored the flow of traffic and brought the situation under control.CSP Satyendra Ghanghoria said the traffic department had taken steps to restore orderly movement on the route. Police were tracing the unidentified vehicle.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Indore | Silver Rate in Indore | Bank Holidays in Indore | Public Holidays in Indore | Petrol Price in Indore | Diesel Price in Indore | CNG Price in Indore | LPG Price in IndoreStay updated with the latest Indore news. Download the TOI App.