Rajasthan, Oct 15, 2026 13:56 ISTA tanker carrying mustard oil overturned on the Alwar-Jaipur highway in Rajasthan after its driver swerved to avoid a collision with a cow. Soon enough, local residents rushed to the spot with buckets, cans and other containers to collect the spilt oil, and videos of the chaos later went viral.
The accident took place when the tanker was travelling from Alwar towards Jaipur and a cow suddenly appeared in front of it. The driver attempted to avoid hitting the animal but lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn.
The tanker’s load of mustard oil spilt onto the road, drawing residents from the surrounding area to the scene. People arrived carrying whatever containers they could find, hoping to collect some of the oil before it was cleared away.
A video from the spot showed people, including men, women, children and elderly residents, gathering around the overturned tanker and collecting oil in buckets, cans and other utensils. The scramble led to pushing and commotion as several people tried to gather as much oil as possible. The footage subsequently circulated on social media, drawing attention to the unusual scene on the highway.
Meanwhile, local authorities responded to the accident. Mahavir Singh, the station house officer, said no one had died in the incident. A crane was brought in to lift the overturned tanker and set it upright.
While the driver’s attempt to avoid the cow led to the tanker overturning, the incident ended without any reported fatalities, according to the police.