Driver killed as LPG tanker collides with truck

A tanker carrying Liquefied Petroleum Gas erupted into flames after colliding with a stationery truck in Vrindaban area, in which the tanker driver was charred to death.

The accident took place on National Highway 2 near Mathura, police said.

"Eight fire tenders worked for about eight hours to control the fire," SP City Omveer Singh said.

Traffic movement on the highway remained suspended for several hours.