Oil Tanker overturns on Central Avenue, 10 engines douse fire; road closed

• Oil tanker overturns on Central Avenue at 7:00 AM, resulting in the tragic death of the driver
• 10 fire engines respond promptly to the accident, addressing the collision with a house
• Central Avenue temporarily closed due to the accident, with emergency services assessing potential entrapment and ensuring safety

In a tragic incident at 7:00 AM, Kolkata's Central Avenue witnessed a fatal accident as an oil tanker overturned, claiming the life of the driver.

Emergency responders, with ten fire engines, swiftly arrived at the scene where the tanker had collided with a house, causing smoke to billow from the structure. The affected area's residents, gripped by panic, observed the rapid and coordinated efforts of the emergency services.

In response to the accident, Central Avenue is temporarily closed, with ongoing endeavors to straighten the overturned tanker. A gas cutter is being employed, and the police are on-site, ensuring the safety of the area and assessing the possibility of anyone being trapped in the aftermath of this tragic incident.