The blast took place at a CNG station in the Ring Road area. The explosion also damaged vehicles parked close by.
According to initial details, the cylinder was being filled with CNG when the blast occurred.
The intensity of the explosion was so extreme that it blew off the roof of the station. A bus parked near by was also severely damaged, however, the passengers remained safe.
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substandard gas cylinders and corrupt business practices pose high safety risk to the general public