The Economic Times

Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic jam update: What is the highly flammable propylene gas that spilled on streets causing massive chaos and how dangerous is it?

Mumbai-Pune Expressway jam: A massive jam occurred on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway after a tanker carrying highly flammable propylene gas overturned on the streets. The propylene gas is heavy and authorities immediately stopped the traffic as a precautionary measure. Containers of propylene can rupture if exposed to fire for a long period of time.