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Crime
Three dead in blast at Delhi CNG pump, cause under investigation
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 09:32 PM
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A blast at a CNG filling station in Delhi has killed three people, with investigators still probing the cause.
A powerful explosion ripped through a compressed natural gas (CNG) filling station in Delhi, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and leaving several others injured. The blast triggered a fire that quickly engulfed the pump area, prompting an immediate response from emergency services.
Firefighters arrived on the scene within minutes and worked to contain the flames, while police cordoned off the vicinity to secure evidence and prevent further casualties. Ambulances transported the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Authorities have launched a preliminary investigation, but the exact cause of the explosion remains unknown. Officials have said they are examining possible technical failures, gas leaks, or external factors that could have triggered the blast.
The incident has raised concerns about safety standards at CNG stations across the capital, and officials have urged the public to exercise caution while using such facilities until a thorough safety audit is completed.
Firefighters arrived on the scene within minutes and worked to contain the flames, while police cordoned off the vicinity to secure evidence and prevent further casualties. Ambulances transported the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Authorities have launched a preliminary investigation, but the exact cause of the explosion remains unknown. Officials have said they are examining possible technical failures, gas leaks, or external factors that could have triggered the blast.
The incident has raised concerns about safety standards at CNG stations across the capital, and officials have urged the public to exercise caution while using such facilities until a thorough safety audit is completed.