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Blast at CNG Pump in Tikri Kalan, Delhi Kills Three, Injures Several
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 06:17 PM
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A gas tank exploded at a CNG station in Tikri Kalan, Delhi, killing three people and leaving multiple others injured.
A sudden explosion ripped through a CNG pump in the Tikri Kalan area of Delhi, causing a gas tank to rupture. The blast resulted in the death of three individuals and left several others with injuries of varying severity.
Emergency services, including fire brigades and ambulance teams, rushed to the scene within minutes. They managed to contain the fire, evacuate nearby residents, and transport the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Delhi police have cordoned off the site and launched an investigation to determine the cause of the explosion. Officials have urged the public to avoid the vicinity until the area is declared safe.
The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols at CNG stations across the capital, prompting authorities to review existing guidelines.
Emergency services, including fire brigades and ambulance teams, rushed to the scene within minutes. They managed to contain the fire, evacuate nearby residents, and transport the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Delhi police have cordoned off the site and launched an investigation to determine the cause of the explosion. Officials have urged the public to avoid the vicinity until the area is declared safe.
The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols at CNG stations across the capital, prompting authorities to review existing guidelines.