A truck carrying a chemical substance lost control on the Mumbai-Goa highway in Kasedi ghat and toppled into a 100-metre deep quarry. Later, the chemical leaked from the truck and released gases into the air. The fire brigade was rushed to the spot and managed to rescue the driver and the helper.

The incident took place around 4.30am on Sunday. The injured driver, Jagdamba Prasad, from Uttar Pradesh and helper, Suresh Sadashiv Vedak, were rescued and are at present undergoing treatment at Jagatguru Swami Narendra Maharaj hospital in Raigad district.