LPG Tanker Overturns Near Katapady, Gas Leak Prompts Traffic Diversion on NH-66

An LPG tanker carrying gas overturned near Katapady on NH-66 between Mangaluru and Udupi on March 16, 2026, after the driver lost control. The incident caused a gas leak, prompting emergency services to spray water and take safety measures. Traffic was diverted temporarily, and no casualties were reported. HPCL officials were called to manage the leak and transfer the gas. Police have launched an inquiry into the accident's cause.