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IN PHOTOS: Chemical tanker overturns in Maharashtra's Palghar, driver injured

Updated On: 17 September, 2026 09:33 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

A chemical tanker travelling from Gujarat to Taloja overturned on the Charoti Bridge in Dahanu taluka of Palghar district in Maharashtra on Thursday afternoon, officials said. Pics/Special Arrangement

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The incident took place at around 2.30 pm on September 17. The tanker was carrying resin, a chemical used in the manufacture of colours and paints. Pics/Special Arrangement
The incident took place at around 2.30 pm on September 17. The tanker was carrying resin, a chemical used in the manufacture of colours and paints. Pics/Special Arrangement
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Authorities launched an operation to safely remove the overturned tanker from the bridge and prevent any further risk at the site
Authorities launched an operation to safely remove the overturned tanker from the bridge and prevent any further risk at the site
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Three cranes are being used to upright the tanker and move it to the side of the road
Three cranes are being used to upright the tanker and move it to the side of the road
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Officials were subsequently working to restore traffic movement on the bridge to normal, they said
Officials were subsequently working to restore traffic movement on the bridge to normal, they said
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The tanker driver sustained minor injuries in the incident and was taken to a hospital in Kasa for treatment
The tanker driver sustained minor injuries in the incident and was taken to a hospital in Kasa for treatment
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Once the tanker is removed, the bridge will be washed using soil and water as part of the clean-up operation, officials said
Once the tanker is removed, the bridge will be washed using soil and water as part of the clean-up operation, officials said

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