Teams from the Airoli, Koparkhairane and Nerul fire departments rushed to the scene with water browsers and fire engines from the Thane Municipal Corporation were also deployed, the official said

Thane-bound commuters faced severe delays on the Eastern Express Highway as traffic congestion worsened due to spillover from a Sion-Panvel Road accident and a flyover closure. A 4-km stretch took over 40 minutes, with no traffic management or clear alternate route guidance