Massive Fire at Jaipur Fuel Station Claims Five Lives

A fire at a Bhankrota fuel station in Jaipur on Friday claimed five lives and injured 24 others. The blaze erupted after a truck collided with an LPG tanker on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway, causing an explosion that engulfed the station and around 40 vehicles.

The truck reportedly carried chemicals, intensifying the fire. Over 20 fire tenders worked to contain the flames. Injured victims were rushed to Sawai Man Singh Hospital. Rescue efforts continue.