Six injured after gas tank explodes at CNG station in Delhi's Tikri Kalan
Six people were injured following a gas tank explosion at a CNG station in Tikri Kalan, Delhi. Emergency services responded to the scene, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is currently underway.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding the handling and storage of compressed natural gas in densely populated urban areas.
“At least six people were injured after a gas tank of a truck exploded while being refilled at a CNG station in Delhi's Tikri Kalan on Wednesday (August 19, 2026), triggering panic in the area,” the Delhi Fire Service said.
“Six people standing nearby sustained injuries in the explosion and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment,” a fire service officer said. The Delhi Fire Service received a call regarding the incident at 3.37 p.m., following which six fire tenders were rushed to the spot.
“The injured persons were taken to a nearby hospital, where they are undergoing treatment,” the officer said. “The exact cause of the explosion is yet to be ascertained and an investigation is under way,” he said.
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