Tanker carrying 40,000 litres of ethanol to Kochi overturns near Coimbatore
According to the police, the driver lost control of the tanker, which veered off the road and overturned on vacant land. Ethanol leaked from the tanker and spilled onto the surrounding area
A tanker carrying approximately 40,000 litres of ethanol crashed on the Neelambur bypass of the Salem-Kochi highway near Coimbatore on Saturday (November 14, 2026). The incident occurred at around 10 a.m. near J.J. Nagar, within the Chettipalayam police station limits, when the Karnataka-origin driver lost control of the vehicle.
The tanker, en route to Kochi, Kerala, veered off the road and overturned onto a nearby vacant plot. Ethanol leaked from the overturned tanker, contaminating the surrounding area. Fire and Rescue Services promptly responded to the scene to prevent any potential dangers. Traffic resumed on the busy bypass after safety measures were implemented by the Fire and Rescue Services.
District Fire Officer K. Ganesan reported that sufficient water and foam tenders were positioned at the site for emergency use.
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