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1 feared dead, several injured after gas tank explodes at CNG station in Delhi's Tikri Kalan

Six people who were standing nearby when the tank exploded sustained injuries and were rushed to the hospital for treatment, a fire service officer said.

1 feared dead, several injured after gas tank explodes at CNG station in Delhi's Tikri Kalan

Three people were killed and several injured after a gas tank explosion at a CNG station in outer Delhi's Tikri Kalan on Wednesday. The deceased were station staff, with one filling the tank when it exploded, while the victim truck driver and others nearby suffered minor injuries. The incident was reported at 3.37 pm, with the Delhi Fire Service arriving shortly after.

Visuals showed police gathered around the damaged vehicles, and injured individuals were rushed to the hospital for treatment. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, though authorities are taking precautionary measures to control the situation.

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