In pics: Mumbai motorists stuck on Ghodbunder Road as fire brigade contains gas leak

Mumbai city news: Vehicles going towards Vasai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Borivali and Mumbai are stuck on the roads and are expected to be stranded till late night.

Updated on: Jul 3, 2017, 19:55:12 IST

Hindustan Times | By Megha Pol, Mumbai

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Hundreds of motorists were stuck as LPG gas tanker overturned along Mumbai’s Ghodbunder Road, leading to gas leakage.

An aerial view of the traffic snarl. (Praful Gangurde)

Some complained of being stranded for almost four hours. (Praful Gangurde)

Rescue efforts led to a jam along Ghodbunder Road and traffic diversions from Mumbai and Bhiwandi

Most had a harrowing time. (Praful Gangurde)

The Thane rural police asked commuters to avoid taking the road.

The traffic situation is set to worsen, said officials. (Praful Gangurde)

Vehicles were stopped more than 200ft ahead of the accident spot on either site to avoid a major disaster.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Megha Pol
I am a special correspondent with Hindustan Times and also the chief of bureau for Thane. I have worked in Thane for over a decade, covering social, civic, infrastructural, political and cultural issues.Read More

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