High alert in Kerala’s Kanhangad after LPG tanker overturns, holiday declared, traffic curbs in place

In Kanhangad, a high warning was declared in Kanhangad after being overthrown near the Koval store on the National Highway.

The accident occurred on Thursday, July 24, 2025, when the tanker went from the barbecue to Coimatore from the LPG facility to Coimatore, when he was overturned to a swamp on the side of the road while trying to lead a bus approaching a narrow service path. Stretch is part of an ongoing national highway development zone. The truck driver was subjected to slightly injuries and the authorities confirmed that there was no gas leakage.

As a precautionary step, the Regional Disaster Management Authority declared a local holiday for all institutions, including schools, Anganwadis and commercial organizations at a kilometer radius of the Koval store on Friday. The 18th, 19th and 2nd wards of Kanhangad South and Aingoth enter this region.

Traffic directed

The vehicle traffic on the national highway from Kanhangad South to Padannakkad will be completely stopped on Friday at 8 am. Although the authorities warned temporary travel deduction, alternative routes have been organized for directed traffic.

The residents around him have already been evacuated. Hosdurg Police and Kanhangad Fire Department and Rescue Services jointly published strict security instructions. People have been instructed to avoid the use of LPG cylinders, to avoid smoking or using inverters and other electrical devices, start vehicles or try to capture images close to the site and try to avoid the accident zone completely.

The power supply around the accident area was cut on Friday until the tanker was safely removed.

The tanker lifting operation will start at 9 am today. Authorities called on the public to cooperate to ensure that the emergency is managed without incident.