4 Killed, 5 Injured As Container With Gelatin Sticks Explodes In Maharashtra
When welding work was in progress, a metal container carrying gelatin sticks and attached to the tractor exploded, triggering a fire.
A tragic explosion in Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, resulted in four deaths and five injuries on September 26, 2026. The incident occurred when a metal container carrying gelatin sticks, attached to a tractor, detonated on the Umarkhed-Dhanki road. The blast was triggered by an air cylinder explosion near the tractor's tyre during welding work.
The severity of the blast was such that those standing nearby were thrown considerable distances. The victims include five individuals from the Bokse family and two others, all of whom sustained serious injuries. The tractor, bearing number MH 29 V 2528, was reportedly being used for blasting work by its owner, Apparao Bokse.
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