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Crime
Three dead in gas tank explosion at Tikri Kalan CNG station, Delhi
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 04:40 PM
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A sudden blast at a CNG station in Tikri Kalan, Delhi, killed three people, authorities said.
A powerful explosion ripped through a compressed natural gas (CNG) filling station in the Tikri Kalan area of Delhi, leaving three persons dead, officials confirmed. The blast occurred without any prior warning, and the exact time of the incident has not been disclosed.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, extracting the victims and transporting them to nearby hospitals. Despite prompt medical attention, all three casualties were pronounced dead at the hospital.
Delhi Police and fire‑brigade teams have cordoned off the area and begun a forensic investigation to determine the cause of the blast. Early statements describe the incident as "mysterious," with no immediate evidence of foul play or technical malfunction.
Authorities have urged residents to avoid the vicinity until the site is declared safe and the investigation is concluded. The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols at CNG stations across the capital.
Further updates will be provided as investigators gather more information.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, extracting the victims and transporting them to nearby hospitals. Despite prompt medical attention, all three casualties were pronounced dead at the hospital.
Delhi Police and fire‑brigade teams have cordoned off the area and begun a forensic investigation to determine the cause of the blast. Early statements describe the incident as "mysterious," with no immediate evidence of foul play or technical malfunction.
Authorities have urged residents to avoid the vicinity until the site is declared safe and the investigation is concluded. The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols at CNG stations across the capital.
Further updates will be provided as investigators gather more information.