Danger averted near Theur Phata after chemical leaks from stuck tanker

Upon receiving the alert, the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) Fire Department team from the Wagholi Fire Station rushed to the scene. Recognizing the volatile nature of the chemical, firefighters initiated technical measures to plug the leak immediately.

“The situation was critical due to the hazardous nature of the gas,” said Devendra Potphode, Chief Fire Officer, PMRDA. “Our team reached the spot within minutes. Thanks to the timely intervention, a potential disaster was successfully thwarted.”

Once the leak was stabilized, a heavy-duty crane was deployed to carefully extract the massive tanker from the mud. Fire officials maintained a high state of alert throughout the recovery process to ensure no sparks or leaks occurred. The coordinated effort ensured that highway traffic, which had been partially affected, returned to normalcy shortly after the tanker was secured, he said.