Truck carrying gas cylinders catches fire, triggers blasts in UP's Ghaziabad

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Feb 1, 2025, 07:13 IST

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A significant fire erupted in a truck loaded with gas cylinders on Delhi-Wazirabad Road in Ghaziabad, causing multiple explosions. The incident, which is under investigation, has not resulted in any reported injuries or fatalities so far. Firefighters are currently unable to approach due to ongoing explosions.

Truck carrying gas cylinders catches fire, triggers blasts in UP's Ghaziabad

NEW DELHI: A massive fire broke out in a truck carrying gas cylinders at Bhopura Chowk on Delhi-Wazirabad Road in the Thana Teela Mod area of Ghaziabad district, triggering a series of blasts.

According to Chief Fire Officer Rahul Kumar, whilst fire brigade personnel are present at the scene, the continuous explosion of cylinders is preventing them from approaching the truck.
"The sound of the cylinder blast can be heard for several kilometres in the vicinity," added CFO Rahul Kumar.
Video footage captured from 2-3 km away from the incident site clearly demonstrates the audible explosions.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
No casualties or injuries have been reported from the incident as yet.

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