Pune, Feb. 5 -- Traffic on the Mumbai-Pune highway remained severely affected for more than 24 hours after a chemical-laden tanker overturned at Khandala Ghat, leading to long tailbacks in the Urse Maval stretch.

Commuters reported a lack of timely information and traffic diversions from authorities, with several vehicles stranded for hours despite tolls being collected.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, February 4.

Speaking to ANI, a traveller from Kolhapur expressed frustration over the lack of communication from authorities.

"We started our journey from Pune in the afternoon... There has been no information from the police at all... They are deducting the tolls and sending us ahead to get stuck... The authority should at least le...