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Mumbai Chembur Gas Tanker Explosion: Driver Killed, Two Workers Injured

Published on: 17 Jul 2026, 02:19 PM

A gas tanker driver was killed and two welding workers injured after an empty LPG tanker exploded at a garage in Mumbai's Chembur area on Friday evening. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.

According to the Mumbai Police, the incident occurred between 4:40 pm and 5 pm at a welding garage located near the HPCL building in D1/2, Mukund Nagar. The explosion took place while welding work was being carried out on the empty tanker.

The impact of the blast killed the driver on the spot. The two welding workers sustained injuries and are currently undergoing treatment at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General (LTMG) Hospital in Sion. Their condition is reported to be stable.

Authorities have cordoned off the area and are investigating the circumstances leading to the explosion. Further details are awaited.

Source: Indian Express

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