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Crime
Two Delhi MLAs Hurt as Car Collides with SUV After CNG Cylinder Blast
✍️ NDTV
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 12:37 PM
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A CNG cylinder explosion in Delhi caused a car to strike an SUV, injuring six people, including two state legislators.
A CNG cylinder burst on a Delhi road triggered a sudden impact when a car rammed into a stationary SUV. The explosion sent debris flying and the collision left six individuals wounded. Among the injured were two elected members of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, who were travelling in the car.
Police and emergency services arrived promptly, providing first aid and transporting the victims to nearby hospitals. Initial medical reports indicate that the legislators sustained non‑life‑threatening injuries, while the other four victims, including the SUV driver, suffered minor to moderate injuries.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the cylinder failure and to assess any lapses in safety protocols for CNG‑powered vehicles. The incident underscores growing concerns over the handling and maintenance of CNG cylinders in urban traffic.
The Delhi Police have urged commuters to exercise caution and to ensure regular inspection of CNG equipment to prevent similar accidents in the future.
Police and emergency services arrived promptly, providing first aid and transporting the victims to nearby hospitals. Initial medical reports indicate that the legislators sustained non‑life‑threatening injuries, while the other four victims, including the SUV driver, suffered minor to moderate injuries.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the cylinder failure and to assess any lapses in safety protocols for CNG‑powered vehicles. The incident underscores growing concerns over the handling and maintenance of CNG cylinders in urban traffic.
The Delhi Police have urged commuters to exercise caution and to ensure regular inspection of CNG equipment to prevent similar accidents in the future.