Pune: Gas tanker explodes on Chakan-Shikrapur road, tremors felt up to one kilometer
A gas tanker exploded in Pune on May 19 with such force that tremors were felt up to 1 km and the tanker was flung in the air.
A gas tanker carrying household cooking gas exploded on Chakan-Shikrapur road when some people were trying to steal gas from the tanker at around 5 am on May 19.
The explosion resulted in three to four consecutive blasts. This incident took place in Shel Pimpalgaon on May 19 around 5 am. Fortunately, there was no loss of life.
The explosion was strong that the tremors were felt up to one kilometer from the explosion site. The huge tanker was swung into the air and it landed 700 meters away behind a hotel. The explosion completely destroyed a hotel, leveling it to the ground.
A large gas tanker exploded in #Pune on the early morning of May 19, resulting in tremors being felt up to 1 km. The container was flung into the air and landed 700 meters away. pic.twitter.com/GWeVOyHs21
— Punenow News (@itspunenow) May 19, 2024
Over 100 houses within a five-kilometer radius developed cracks, with some roofs collapsing and some walls crumbling. Four vehicles were also damaged in the explosion.
There have been several incidents of gas leaks leading to tanker explosions on the Talegaon-Chakan-Shikrapur road in the past.
Police are conducting an on-site investigation, and Chakan police are continuing further inquiries.
