Delhi CNG Blast: At least three person was killed and three others were injured after a blast at a CNG station in outer Delhi on Wednesday.
The incident took place at a CNG pump near Tikri Kalan Metro Station while gas was reportedly being transferred from a refilling truck at the station.
According to the Delhi Fire Service, a call about the incident was received at around 3:37 pm. Two fire tenders were rushed to the spot to control the blaze.
The deceased have been identified as Manish (25), Brahmjeet (34), and Sunny (30). Manish was reportedly filling CNG into a bus when the blast occurred and died at the spot.
Preliminary information from the fire department suggested that the blast may have been caused by a CNG cylinder. The exact cause of the explosion is yet to be established.
Visuals from the scene showed flames and smoke at the CNG station following the blast, with emergency personnel responding to the incident.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances leading to the explosion, including the gas refilling process and the condition of the cylinders and equipment involved.
