Tanker crashes into creek after truck collision one dead

    Thane/Mumbai, June 23 (PTI) A tanker crashed through a bridge safety railing on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway on Monday after colliding with a container truck and landed into the creek below, leading to the death of its driver, officials said.
    The incident occurred around noon when the tanker was crossing the old Versova bridge in the Ghodbunder area of Thane.
    "The tanker was headed towards Thane when it collided with a container truck carrying wooden logs, causing it to veer off the course and plunge into the creek below," a Fire Brigade official said.
    The driver of the tanker, whose identity is yet to be established, was killed in the accident.
    "His body was recovered from the creek in a joint operation involving fire brigade personnel and police officials. The tanker was also retrieved from the creek later in the day," the official added.
    While the container truck remained on the bridge with minor damage, officials are investigating the exact cause of the collision.
    The tanker's cargo has not yet been identified, and the police are attempting to ascertain whether it was carrying any hazardous material.
    The official said vehicular traffic along the old Varsova bridge was briefly disrupted following the incident.
    Police are investigating the circumstances leading to the crash.

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