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Deadly LPG Tanker Explosion Kills 7, Injures 15 in Punjab
24 Aug
Summary
- 7 killed, 15 injured in LPG tanker explosion
- Collision with pickup vehicle caused the blast
- Victims include driver Sukhjeet Singh and others
On the evening of August 23, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded on the Hoshiarpur-Jalandhar road near Mandiala Adda in Punjab, India. A devastating LPG tanker explosion claimed the lives of 7 people and left 15 others with burn injuries.
The accident occurred when the LPG tanker collided with a pickup vehicle, triggering the massive blast. The victims have been identified as Sukhjeet Singh (the tanker driver), Balwant Rai, Dharmender Verma, Manjit Singh, Vijay, Jaswinder Kaur, and Aradhna Verma. Tragically, 28-year-old Verma succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the hospital in Amritsar.
The injured individuals, including Balwant Singh, Harbans Lal, Amarjeet Kaur, and several others, have been admitted to local hospitals. Some have already been discharged after receiving treatment.
Authorities have registered a case under sections related to culpable homicide and mischief causing damage to property. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the deceased and assured free medical care for the injured. The state's Governor and Chandigarh Administrator, Gulab Chand Kataria, has also expressed grief over the devastating incident.
