Goa, July 29 -- An Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) tanker transporting aviation fuel to Mopa Airport overturned near St Jacinto Island in Chicalim on Tuesday after the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle.

The impact caused the tanker to topple onto its side, prompting concerns over a possible fuel leak. Emergency services and police personnel rushed to the scene to secure the area and assess the situation.

Traffic movement in the vicinity was affected as authorities launched recovery operations to remove the overturned tanker and restore normalcy.

Officials are investigating the exact cause of the accident. Meanwhile, precautionary measures have been put in place to prevent any environmental damage or fire hazards that could aris...