Thane: Three pedestrians injured as acid spills from tanker

Thane | Tuesday | 18th January, 2022

Summary:

Thane, Jan 18 (PTI) Three pedestrians were injured at Ulhasnagar in Thane district on Tuesday when acid from a tanker spilled on them, police said.The incident took place at Sri Ram Chowk around 3 pm, said senior inspector Sanjay Gaikwad of Vitthalwadi police station.The tanker carrying sulfuric acid was heading for Taloja.Its lid opened when it hit a speed-breaker and some liquid spilled out, the police officer said.Two of the injured pedestrians were given first aid at a hospital and allowed to go while another was undergoing treatment.A two-wheeler parked nearby was also damaged as some acid fell on it, inspector Gaikwad said.

The driver of the tanker was arrested for negligence.

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