{
  "id": 9964208,
  "title": "Maharashtra: Massive Explosion During Tractor Welding Work In Yavatmal Kills 2, Injures 5 | VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/maharashtra-massive-explosion-during-tractor-welding-work-in-yavatmal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T10:43:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharashtra-massive-explosion-during-tractor-welding-work-in-yavatmal-kills-2-injures-5-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Yavatmal, Maharashtra witnessed a devastating explosion during welding work on a tractor on Saturday, resulting in two fatalities and five serious injuries. The incident occurred around 11 am at a welding shop on Dhanki Road in Umarkhed taluka. Preliminary reports suggest that welding work was being performed on a tractor used for blasting purposes when the explosion took place. A gas cylinder nearby is believed to have also exploded during the incident. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blast, which may have been triggered by a spark coming into contact with explosive materials.",
  "summary": "Yavatmal: Two people were killed on the spot and five others sustained serious injuries after a powerful explosion occurred during welding work on a tractor in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district on Saturday. The incident took place around 11 am at a welding shop on the busy Dhanki Road in Umarkhed taluka. According to preliminary reports, welding work was being carried out on a tractor reportedly…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}