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Three Injured as Gas Pipeline Ignites During Excavation in Rajkot
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 03:50 AM
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A gas pipeline burst into flames while workers were excavating in Rajkot, leaving three people injured.
Earlier today, a gas pipeline caught fire in Rajkot when a crew was carrying out excavation work near the line. The blaze erupted suddenly, prompting immediate evacuation of the surrounding area.
Emergency services, including fire brigades and medical teams, arrived within minutes. They were able to control the fire and transport three individuals with minor to moderate injuries to the nearest hospital for treatment.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the excavation may have damaged the pipeline, triggering the leak and subsequent ignition. Local authorities have launched a safety audit of ongoing construction activities in the vicinity and have urged contractors to adhere strictly to utility clearance protocols.
The incident caused a temporary disruption to the natural gas supply for nearby households, but supply was restored after the fire was extinguished and the pipeline secured.
Officials from the Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation confirmed that the affected section will be inspected thoroughly before normal operations resume, and they have advised residents to report any gas odor promptly.
Emergency services, including fire brigades and medical teams, arrived within minutes. They were able to control the fire and transport three individuals with minor to moderate injuries to the nearest hospital for treatment.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the excavation may have damaged the pipeline, triggering the leak and subsequent ignition. Local authorities have launched a safety audit of ongoing construction activities in the vicinity and have urged contractors to adhere strictly to utility clearance protocols.
The incident caused a temporary disruption to the natural gas supply for nearby households, but supply was restored after the fire was extinguished and the pipeline secured.
Officials from the Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation confirmed that the affected section will be inspected thoroughly before normal operations resume, and they have advised residents to report any gas odor promptly.