Nine Booked in Dharavi LPG Truck Fire as Illegal Parking Blamed for Explosions

Authorities investigate the cause of multiple gas cylinder explosions that caused panic in Mumbai's Dharavi, with safety violations and negligence identified as key factors.

• A truck carrying LPG cylinders caught fire in Dharavi on March 24, 2025, leading to multiple explosions but no reported injuries.
• The fire, declared a Level 2 emergency, was brought under control by the Mumbai Fire Brigade using 19 fire tenders, preventing further escalation.
• Investigations revealed the truck was illegally double-parked, and nine individuals, including the driver and parking operators, have been booked for negligence.
• The explosions caused widespread panic, evacuations, and traffic disruptions in the densely populated area near the Sion-Dharavi Link Road.
• Authorities are still probing the exact cause of the explosions, with systemic safety violations highlighted as a contributing factor.

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