Bhopal Tanker Accident: Soybean Oil Tanker Overturns At VIP Road; Residents Rush To Fill Bottles — Video

A tanker carrying soybean oil crashed on VIP Road in Bhopal early Wednesday morning, September 30th. The accident occurred near the Kohefiza intersection around 2:30 AM when a tire burst, causing the truck to overturn. The incident disrupted traffic flow as hundreds of residents quickly gathered at the scene, rushing to collect the spilled oil in bottles and containers. The tanker was en route from Ret Ghat to Lalghati.

Police from Kohefiza station arrived shortly after the accident and transported the driver and conductor to the hospital for minor injuries. Both were reported to be in stable condition. The video footage captured a chaotic scene, with people scrambling to fill containers with the oil before police could secure the area. Local residents parked nearby joined the crowd, creating further congestion as the situation was eventually under control.

The accident caused temporary disruptions along the busy VIP Road, as motorists slowed down to avoid the overturned tanker, which had spread a significant amount of soybean oil across the road. Slippery conditions posed a hazard, particularly for two-wheelers. Police maintained a presence at the site to manage traffic and prevent additional incidents. Work began to remove the overturned tanker and clear the affected road section. Authorities also worked to disperse the crowd and restore normal traffic flow.