Massive Fire Erupts At Gwalior Petrol Pump, Worker Suffers 90% Burns During Tank Cleaning
Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh): A massive fire broke out at a petrol pump in Gwalior on Wednesday. A 48-year-old worker suffered 90% burn injuries in the incident and was rushed to a hospital. According to information, the incident occurred at an Indian Oil modern petrol pump in the Shinde Ki Chhawani area on Wednesday afternoon. The fire broke out inside an underground petrol tank while cleaning work…
A massive fire erupted at an Indian Oil petrol pump in Gwalior on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in severe burns to a 48-year-old worker. Mukesh, the victim, was inside one of the underground petrol tanks performing maintenance work when the fire suddenly ignited. The blaze engulfed the tank, causing around 90% of his body to be burned.
The incident occurred around 3:30 pm at the Shinde Ki Chhawani area, creating panic among the people present at the scene. The Force Response Vehicle (FRV) team promptly responded to the scene, rushing the critically injured worker to a nearby hospital. The extent of Mukesh's injuries was grave, prompting doctors to declare his condition as critical.
The exact cause of the fire remains undetermined, and the police have initiated an investigation to uncover the reason behind this unfortunate incident. CCTV footage of the event has been submitted to the authorities, providing valuable insights into the circumstances leading to the fire. Further information regarding the incident is expected as the investigation progresses.
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