CNG Cylinder Blast in Gujarat Video: Car’s Cylinder Explodes During Refuelling at Fuel Station, Nearby Vehicles Damaged
A CNG cylinder ruptured inside a car during refuelling at a fuel station on NH-48 near Karjan in Vadodara, Gujarat. The occupants had stepped out before filling began, and no major casualties were reported.
A compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinder fitted in a passenger car ruptured and exploded while it was being refuelled at a fuel station on National Highway 48 near Karjan in Gujarat's Vadodara district, damaging the car's rear and two other vehicles parked nearby. A major tragedy was avoided because the driver and passengers had already got out of the car and were standing outside the refuelling zone while gas was being dispensed. The fuel station is located close to the Jindal and Timba industrial facilities along the highway corridor, and the sudden blast caused brief panic among staff and motorists on the forecretourt.
Authorities said the cylinder failed structurally under pressure while the attendants were filling it. The force of the explosion split the cylinder and tore through the boot of the car, while the windows and body panels of two other vehicles waiting in the queue were shattered. Chandigarh Blast Video: Viral Clip Shows Man Throwing Grenade Outside BJP Office in Punjab, Probe Underway.
CNG Cylinder Explodes At Karjan Fuel Station On NH-48 In Vadodara
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Occupants Stayed Clear Of The Blast Zone
Officials said that following standard forecourt protocol saved lives. Since everyone had stepped out of the vehicle before filling began, they were well away from the direct path of the blast. Staff and motorists also moved quickly to clear the area after the explosion. Tamil Nadu Explosion: 18 Dead as Friction Sparks Blast at Firecracker Factory in Virudhunagar (Watch Videos).
Fire Department And Police Respond
Teams from the Karjan Fire Department and local police reached the spot soon after being alerted. Responders cordoned off the affected dispenser bay, checked for any active gas leaks and confirmed that no secondary fire was burning.
Hydro-Testing Rules For CNG Cylinders
In India, CNG-fitted vehicles are required to undergo periodic safety inspections. Cylinders must go through hydro-testing, typically every three years, to certify that the casing can handle operational pressure without metal fatigue or seam failure.
Probe On Cylinder Compliance
Officials are now examining whether the car was running on an uncertified aftermarket CNG kit, or whether its hydro-testing schedule and regulatory compliance had lapsed. The exact cause of the rupture has not been officially confirmed.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 03, 2026 11:15 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
