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Gas Pipeline Damage in Andheri East Causes Fire, Injuring Three

Unauthorized roadwork punctured a gas pipeline, leading to a fire that engulfed vehicles and caused severe injuries in Mumbai's Andheri East.

Mumbai, India - March 9, 2025: Fire was broken out heavily leakes piped Natural gas from MGL-PNG supply pipeline passing though middle of the road at Sher-E-Punjab Society, Andheri in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
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Overview

  • The fire occurred early Sunday morning near Sher-e-Punjab Society in Andheri East due to a gas pipeline rupture caused by unauthorized road digging with a JCB machine.
  • Three individuals sustained burn injuries: two motorcyclists, aged 21 and 22, and a 52-year-old autorickshaw driver, with burns ranging from 20% to 50%.
  • The blaze damaged multiple vehicles and was extinguished by the Mumbai Fire Brigade within an hour, with the gas supply temporarily halted for repairs.
  • Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) stated the pipeline was damaged during uncontrolled digging and emphasized ongoing coordination with municipal authorities to prevent such incidents.
  • Police have filed a case against the contractor and JCB operator for negligence, with investigations underway to identify all responsible parties.