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Six Injured After Gas Tank Explodes at CNG Station in Delhi's Tikri Kalan
Authorities are investigating the precise cause of a blast at a Delhi CNG station that killed one person and injured six during truck refueling.
On Wednesday, a blast at a CNG station in Delhi's Tikri Kalan killed one person and injured six others while a truck was being refuelled with compressed natural gas.
The explosion occurred while a truck was being refilled at the pump, though officials have yet to determine the exact cause of the blast as panic gripped the area.
After receiving a report at 3.37 p.m., the Delhi Fire Service dispatched six fire tenders to the site, where personnel implemented precautionary safety measures to bring the situation under control.
People standing near the truck sustained injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment; Delhi Police confirmed one fatality from the incident.
Officials are assessing the circumstances surrounding the blast as the investigation continues; further information regarding the condition of the injured remains awaited.