Overview
- A van near Annojiguda in Hyderabad caught fire after a gas cylinder exploded, alarming people at a nearby fuel station.
- All occupants escaped the vehicle, and authorities reported no injuries.
- The burning van rolled into the petrol bunk, with some reports indicating the hand brake may not have been applied.
- Petrol pump staff quickly used multiple fire extinguishers and, with police on site, pushed the vehicle away from fuel dispensers to prevent escalation.
- Local police and fire officials reached the scene and opened an inquiry into what triggered the blast.