Dharavi Truck Fire Triggers Explosions; Nine Booked for Negligence

A truck carrying LPG cylinders caught fire in Mumbai's Dharavi, causing multiple explosions and panic, with investigations revealing illegal parking as a key factor.

• The fire broke out at 9:50 PM on March 24, 2025, near PNGP Colony on the Sion-Dharavi Link Road, after a gas leak ignited LPG cylinders in a truck.
• The Mumbai Fire Brigade declared a Level 2 emergency and deployed 19 fire tenders, successfully containing the fire without any reported injuries.
• Investigations revealed that the truck was illegally double-parked, contributing to the incident, and nine individuals, including the truck driver and parking operators, have been booked for negligence.
• The explosions caused significant panic in the densely populated area, leading to evacuations and traffic disruptions on the Sion-Dharavi Link Road.
• Authorities are still investigating the exact cause of the cylinder explosions, with no arrests made so far in connection to the negligence charges.

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