7 killed in Jaipur as 2 trucks collide outside petrol pump

At least seven people were killed in a massive fire that broke out following a truck collision outside a petrol pump in Rajasthan's Jaipur.

The incident took place around 5:30am on Friday on Ajmer Road when a CNG tanker parked near the petrol pump caught fire after a truck collided with other vehicles.

According to officials, more people are feared dead, while more than 40 people have been injured. At least 28 victims are in a critical condition, officials said.

At present, efforts are being made to extinguish the fire which has engulfed several vehicles parked nearby.

The victims are being taken to a hospital and rescue operations are underway.

The explosion was so intense that several vehicles within a 300-meter radius were engulfed and completely burned, reported news agency IANS.
Several drivers were reportedly burned in the incident, with some in critical condition. Visuals of the incident show a massive blaze and a cloud of black smoke above it - which can be seen from several kilometers away.

According to locals, the explosion was heard up to 10 kilometers away. Reportedly, there were also repeated explosions as many of the fuel tanks burst.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the truck that hit the other vehicles was reportedly loaded with a chemical.