Rajasthan: Oil tanker overturns, catches fire on NH-68; driver dies

Published : Mar 19, 2026, 09:30 AM IST
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Synopsis

An oil tanker traveling from Barmer to Gujarat overturned and caught fire on National Highway-68 in the Sanchore area. The tragic incident, which occurred near Siwara on Wednesday, resulted in the death of the truck driver.

An oil tanker going from Barmer to Gujarat caught fire after it overturned on National Highway-68 near Siwara in the Sanchore area of the district on Wednesday. The truck driver died in the incident, said Sanchore SDM Pramod Kumar. Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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