Diesel tanker explosion kills 7 in Andhra Pradesh's ASR district

A tipper truck carrying diesel caught fire and exploded in Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) district, Andhra Pradesh, killing seven people, including a school teacher who had hitched a ride. The blast occurred while staff were transferring diesel to another vehicle, with a spark suspected as the trigger. The incident highlights risks in informal fuel transport and local infrastructure safety gaps.

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