Kolkata: An oil tanker travelling from Kolkata airport towards Barasat overturned on Jessore Road near Birati on Thursday, spilling diesel across the road and leaving several bikers injured.The accident occurred near Gouripur More, shortly after the tanker crossed Bankra More. According to witnesses, it hit the road divider before overturning. A large quantity of diesel spilled onto the carriageway, making the surface slippery. Several bikers lost control while passing through the stretch and sustained injuries. The tanker driver and helper, who were also seriously injured, were taken to hospital.It led to severe traffic congestion on both the airport-bound and Barasat-bound flanks of Jessore Road during the morning rush hour. Vehicles were brought to a near standstill as cops diverted traffic through the service road and allowed movement at a slow pace.
