Bengaluru Transformer Blast Video: Man Injured After Transformer Explodes Outside Amazon Office Near Bagalur Cross

A man was injured after a massive transformer installed on a footpath exploded outside an Amazon office near Bagalur Cross in northeast Bengaluru on Wednesday morning. The shocking incident was captured on video, showing the transformer suddenly bursting as the man walked past the spot.

The incident took place outside Gate No. 3 of the Amazon office at around 9:49 AM. The injured man has been identified as Md Afroz, who was walking along the road with another person when the transformer exploded.

Bengaluru Transformer Blast Caught On Camera

A video of the incident shows Afroz walking near the transformer when a sudden blast occurs. The impact appears to throw him onto the road as smoke and debris spread across the area. CNG Cylinder Blast in Gujarat Video: Car’s Cylinder Explodes During Refuelling at Fuel Station, Nearby Vehicles Damaged.

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Bengaluru Transformer Blast Outside Amazon Office Leaves Pedestrian Injured

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A transformer box installed on a footpath outside the #Amazon office near Bagalur Cross in northeastern #Bengaluru exploded on Wednesday morning around 9:49 am, injuring a pedestrian walking along the pavement.

​The incident occurred outside Gate No. 3 of the office campus, coming under the jurisdiction of the Yelahanka Old Town police station.

​The injured person has been identified as Md Afroz. Confirming the incident, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (North East) Mithun Kumar Sated, "This is at Gate No. 3, Amazon office. One Md Afroz is injured within #Yelahanka Old Town police station limits near Bagalur Cross. He is safe and currently in the hospital."

​The explosion was captured on dashcam of Arun G, who witnessed the sudden blast.​"My dashcam captured the incident. I couldn't get out of the car because a large crowd gathered, and my kids were inside the car," Arun G said.

Further inquiries into the electrical failure are underway.

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— Yasir Mushtaq (@path2shah) October 7, 2026

The blast was also captured on the dashcam of Arun G, who was passing through the area with his children when the transformer suddenly exploded.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Northeast Division, Bengaluru, Mithun Kumar, confirmed the incident and said Afroz sustained injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The officer said the injured man is now safe. Kaushambi LPG Tanker Blast: Video Shows Terrifying Scenes After Explosion at Kokhraj Bypass Toll Plaza.

The incident falls under the jurisdiction of the Yelahanka Old Town police station. Police are investigating the incident to determine what caused the electrical failure and subsequent transformer explosion.

What Happened In Bengaluru Transformer Blast?

The transformer was installed on the footpath outside the Amazon office near Bagalur Cross. The exact cause of the explosion has not yet been established.

The incident has raised concerns over the safety of electrical transformers installed in areas used by pedestrians. Further investigation is underway.

Separate Firecracker Storage Facility Fire In Maharashtra

In a separate incident, at least two people were killed and around 12 others injured after a massive fire broke out at a firecracker storage facility in Hingoli, Maharashtra, late on Monday night, October 5.

The blaze reportedly broke out at a facility where a large quantity of firecrackers and suspected explosive material had been stored in a residential area. Two of the injured were reportedly in critical condition and were shifted to Nanded for further treatment.

The fire quickly spread to nearby houses, damaging at least four properties. The house of a person identified as Bastwar was also reportedly affected. Several residents suffered property losses as the flames spread through the area.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 07, 2026 04:01 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).