Delhi CNG Blast: 1 Dead, 6 Injured After Cylinder Explodes During Refuelling in Tikri Kalan (See Pics and Video)
One person was killed and six others were seriously injured after a truck’s CNG cylinder exploded while being refuelled at a station near Tikri Kalan Metro Station on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as 25-year-old Manish. Fire and police teams responded to the incident, while authorities launched an investigation into the cause.
One person was killed and six others were seriously injured after a CNG cylinder of a truck exploded at a fuel station near Tikri Kalan Metro Station in outer Delhi on Wednesday, August 19. The explosion occurred while CNG was being filled into the truck, with the deceased identified as 25-year-old Manish, a resident of Baba Haridas Colony.
The blast triggered a fire at the station and prompted police and fire personnel to rush to the spot. The Delhi Fire Service said it received a call about the incident at around 3:37 pm. The exact cause of the explosion has not yet been established, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Andhra Pradesh Blast: 5 Killed, 20 Injured After Detonators and Gas Cylinders Explode at House in Sri Sathya Sai (See Pics).
Delhi CNG Blast
Delhi: A blast in a truck in Tikri Kalan leaves six people injured. Fire tenders have reached the spot.
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— IANS (@ians_india) August 19, 2026
Mysterious Blast at CNG Pump in Outer Delhi
A mysterious blast took place at a CNG pump near Tikri Kalan Metro Station in Outer Delhi.
The fire department received a call regarding the incident at around 3:37 pm. According to the fire department, the blast could have been… pic.twitter.com/4xN723R653
— Atulkrishan (@iAtulKrishan1) August 19, 2026
दिल्ली: टिकरी कलां इलाके में CNG पंप पर जोरदार धमाका! एक की मौत, कई लोग घायल
एक ट्रक में सिलेंडर लोडेड था जिसमें ब्लास्ट हो गया और आग लग गई. पुलिस के मुताबिक CNG पंप पर जब रिफलिंग हो रही थी, तभी ब्लास्ट हुआ.#Delhi #TikriKalan #CNGPump #CylinderBlast pic.twitter.com/4s2CTfEj9r
— Journalist Ravendra kumar (@Chhotukingoffi1) August 19, 2026
Blast During CNG Refuelling in Delhi
The incident took place at a CNG station near Tikri Kalan Metro Station while a truck was being refuelled. According to police, Manish was filling gas into the truck’s CNG cylinder when the explosion occurred. He died at the spot.
Six people who were standing nearby were also injured in the blast. Police said the injured were in serious condition and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Twin Blast In Punjab: Explosions Near Amritsar Cantonment, Jalandhar BSF HQ; Security Tightened, Probe Underway (Watch Videos).
Fire Crews Rushed To Spot
The Delhi Fire Service received information about the incident at 3:37 pm and dispatched fire tenders to the location. Fire personnel carried out precautionary measures at the station and brought the situation under control. Large teams of police and fire officials were also deployed at the site.
Visuals from the location showed flames and smoke following the explosion, as emergency personnel responded to the incident.
Cause Of Explosion Under Investigation
Preliminary information indicated that the explosion involved a CNG cylinder. However, officials have not yet established why the cylinder exploded. Authorities are examining the truck, the refuelling process and the condition of the gas cylinder and other equipment at the station. The investigation will also look into whether any equipment failure or safety-related issue contributed to the blast.
The deceased has been identified as Manish, 25, who lived in Baba Haridas Colony in West Delhi. According to police, he was operating the CNG-filling equipment when the cylinder exploded. He died at the scene. The identities and medical condition of the six injured people are yet to be fully detailed by authorities.
Police and fire officials are continuing to investigate the incident and determine the precise cause of the explosion. Authorities have not yet released further details about the condition of the CNG station or whether any violations of safety procedures were found. Further information is expected as the investigation progresses.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 19, 2026 05:49 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
