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Four killed in fuel tank blast in Gujarat’s Kutch
Four people, including two children, died after the fuel tank of a commercial vehicle exploded in Gujarat's Kutch district on Saturday. The incident occurred in the Nakhatrana area in the afternoon, police…
Four people, including two children, died after the fuel tank of a commercial vehicle exploded in Gujarat's Kutch district on Saturday. The incident occurred in the Nakhatrana area in the afternoon, police said.
Police Inspector A M Patel said the deaths appear to be caused by a blast in the diesel tank of a small commercial vehicle. The exact cause of the explosion is under investigation.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Fuel tank explosions are rare but often catastrophic due to the volatility of diesel vapour in confined spaces. Victims are usually bystanders or occupants nearby. The incident raises safety questions about the maintenance and parking of commercial vehicles in populated areas. Kutch district has seen a rise in commercial vehicle traffic due to industrial activity near ports and mines. The next step will be a forensic report and possibly a compensation announcement by the Gujarat government.
Source: indiatvnews.com
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