Ramban, Aug 4: Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was briefly disrupted on Tuesday after a tyre of an LPG tanker caught fire near Chanderkote in Ramban district. The tanker was on its way from Jammu to Srinagar when the incident occurred.
On receiving information, teams from the Fire and Emergency Services, CRPF, along with local residents, rushed to the spot and quickly brought the blaze under control before it could spread to the vehicle.
Officials said the fire was confined to the tyre, and the LPG tanker did not sustain any damage. No injuries or casualties were reported. Normal traffic movement on the highway resumed after the firefighting operation was completed and the situation was declared safe.
