A lorry today caught fire following which about 60 LPG cylinders kept in it exploded, leading to tense moments in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district.
The mishap occurred in Enugumarri village near Dhone on National Highway-44 at around 7.20 AM, police said.
No one was injured in the incident. However, three haystacks in the village were reduced to ashes, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Dhone sub-division) P N Babu told PTI over phone.
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"As the flames spread, the gas cylinders caught fire and started exploding. At least 50-60 cylinders exploded in the process. Police and fire personnel rushed to spot immediately and the blaze was brought under control," he said.
"Traffic movement on the highway was affected for some time due to the fire but was later restored," the police officer said.
A probe is on into the mishap, he added.