Multiple Explosions as truck loaded with LPG cylinders collide on Jaipur-Ajmer highway; one killed

October 8, 2025

A major accident occurred late Tuesday night on Rajasthan’s Jaipur-Ajmer Highway. A vehicle rear-ended a truck carrying gas cylinders near the Sawarda culvert in the Maujmabad area, causing a massive explosion and fire.

The fire spread across the area, creating panic. Traffic on the highway was halted, and several fire engines arrived at the scene. According to sources, the truck was carrying LPG cylinders at the time of the accident.

A vehicle, which was a chemical tanker, collided with a truck loaded with LPG cylinders on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway. This caused a fire in the cabin of the tanker filled with flammable chemicals. This caused the cylinders to explode.

One after another, 200 LPG cylinders exploded. The sound of the explosions was heard up to 10 kilometers away. The cylinders continued to explode for about two hours.

One person was burned alive in the accident. The fire was brought under control after three hours by 12 fire engines. There were about 330 cylinders in the truck. An eyewitness said that on seeing the RTO vehicle, the tanker driver turned the vehicle towards a dhaba. During this time, it collided with the truck loaded with gas cylinders.

Deputy Chief Minister Arrives at the Spot
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Premchand Bairwa immediately arrived at the scene and supervised the rescue efforts. He stated, “The driver of the vehicle involved in the accident has not yet been identified. The driver and conductor of the truck have been sent to the hospital. The fire has been brought under control, and the administration is continuously monitoring the situation.”

The Traffic has been halted on both sides of the road. The fire department and administration are working with utmost vigilance. Jaipur Range Inspector General Rahul Prakash stated that the accident occurred at a roadside eatery where many truck drivers stop.

Relief and rescue operations completed
He said, “A truck carrying LPG cylinders was parked on the roadside when a chemical tanker collided with it from behind. This caused a massive explosion and spread the fire.” The Inspector General stated that no casualties have been reported so far, and the rescue and relief operations have been completed.

Chief Minister issues instructions
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma expressed deep grief over the accident. He wrote on social media, “The fire in a truck carrying gas cylinders in the Maujmabad area of ​​Jaipur Rural is extremely tragic. Fire and disaster management teams are engaged in relief and rescue operations, and the district administration has been instructed to ensure proper treatment and assistance to the injured.”

जयपुर ग्रामीण के मोजमाबाद थाना क्षेत्र में जयपुर–अजमेर राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग पर गैस सिलेंडरों से भरे ट्रक में आग लगने की दुर्घटना अत्यंत दुखद है।

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— Bhajanlal Sharma (@BhajanlalBjp) October 7, 2025