One killed, 5 injured after truck gas tank explodes at Delhi CNG station
A fire service officer said all six injured people were taken to hospital, where they were receiving treatment. Further information about the rest five is awaited. Fire service personnel also took precautionary measures at the station and worked to bring the situation under control. The cause of the explosion has not yet been established. An investigation is underway to determine what led to the…
NEW DELHI - At least six people were injured on Wednesday when the gas tank of a truck caught fire at a CNG station in Delhi's Tikri Kalan, triggering panic in the area. The explosion occurred while the truck was being refueled. Six fire tenders were dispatched to the scene, and six fire service personnel were on the ground to control the situation and provide medical assistance.
The Delhi Fire Service received an emergency call at 3.37 pm, and all six victims were promptly taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The cause of the explosion remains unknown, and an investigation is currently underway to ascertain the reason behind the truck's gas tank bursting during the refueling process.
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