Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway: Three booked after acid spills out of tanker

According to police, Mhaske was driving a tanker containing acetic acid to Katraj on May 27, when at 9.45 pm, acid spilled out of the truck on the road.

Soon, local residents and police personnel nearby started feeling uneasy, police said, and residents complained about irritation and breathing problems.

A Fire Brigade team rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control by pouring sand over the acid, while traffic flow was diverted for some time.

The police began an inquiry into the incident. The probe revealed alleged negligence on the part of the tanker driver and transport company by not taking essential precautions to prevent leakage of acetic acid.

An FIR was lodged in this case and the accused were booked on Saturday under sections 336 (act endangering life or personal safety of others), 286 (negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance) and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the Indian Penal Code.