Daijiworld Media Network - Chikkamagaluru (DC)
Chikkamagaluru, Jun 19: One person was reportedly charred to death after a petrol tanker overturned and burst into flames near Kadur here on Tuesday June 19.
The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon near Giriyapura, when a tanker heading towards Hosadurga toppled after the driver lost control. Immediately the tanker caught fire and it spread to five nearby houses. Some reports claimed that as many as 15 houses caught fire.
The fire personnel are at the spot trying to douse the fire.
The tanker cleaner was burnt alive, said some of the locals who witnessed the mishap. The driver who was also injured and shouting for help was rescued by the locals. He has been shifted to nearby hospital.
According to reports, two more people were inside the tanker.
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