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Gas Leak Sparks Panic After Pipeline Blast on Gobarsahi-Dumri Road, Muzaffarpur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 03:16 PM
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A fresh gas leak erupted on the Gobarsahi‑Dumri main road in Muzaffarpur on Wednesday, following a pipeline explosion earlier, prompting residents to evacuate their homes.
A pipeline explosion was reported on the Gobarsahi‑Dumri main road in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, on Wednesday. The blast was the first incident of the day and raised immediate concerns among local residents.
Shortly after the explosion, a strong smell of gas was detected along the same stretch of road. Witnesses said the odor prompted many households to step out of their homes and move to safer open areas while authorities were alerted.
Local police and the state gas department arrived at the scene to assess the situation. They began evacuating nearby residents and cordoned off the affected section of the road to prevent further exposure.
Officials have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the pipeline failure and the subsequent leak. Safety checks on other pipelines in the region have been ordered as a precautionary measure.
Shortly after the explosion, a strong smell of gas was detected along the same stretch of road. Witnesses said the odor prompted many households to step out of their homes and move to safer open areas while authorities were alerted.
Local police and the state gas department arrived at the scene to assess the situation. They began evacuating nearby residents and cordoned off the affected section of the road to prevent further exposure.
Officials have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the pipeline failure and the subsequent leak. Safety checks on other pipelines in the region have been ordered as a precautionary measure.