Overview
- The tanker overturned near the Sinwara overbridge on the Jaisalmer–Jamnagar route around 2 pm in Jalore district.
- Driver Sukhram, 34, died in the fire and his cousin Narsiram, 26, was injured and is receiving treatment.
- Spilled fuel ignited and flames spread roughly 200 metres before a Sanchore fire brigade brought the blaze under control.
- Traffic was temporarily halted on one side of the highway as police and administration teams secured the area.
- The tanker had a Gujarat registration and was reported by a local SHO to belong to Bharat Petroleum, while officials examine the substance involved.