An overturned oil tanker on the Dhari-Bagsara Highway in Gujarat’s Amreli district triggered an unusual scene as local residents rushed to collect the spilled oil in pots, cans and plastic containers.
The incident occurred on Sunday night near Dangavadar when the tanker, travelling from Rajkot to Rajula, overturned and spilled oil across the road. Videos showing people gathering the spilled liquid quickly circulated on social media.
Residents from nearby areas reportedly arrived soon after the accident to collect the oil. Some returned on Monday morning with additional containers in an attempt to gather more.
Police reached the spot and cleared the crowd to manage traffic and prevent further disruption. Police officer KB Jadeja confirmed that a complaint regarding the accident had been lodged at the local police station.
The exact cause of the tanker overturning remains unknown. An investigation into the incident has been started by the police.
The viral videos have drawn attention to the unusual response of residents following the highway accident.