A massive fire erupted in a parked truck carrying LPG cylinders near the Dharavi bus depot on the Sion-Dharavi Link Road late at night, triggering multiple explosions that lit up the sky. The incident, which occurred around 9:50 PM, caused panic among locals as flames engulfed the vehicle, sending plumes of smoke into the air.
According to initial reports, the fire was sparked by a leakage from one of the cylinders, which rapidly escalated into a series of blasts. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported so far, but the intensity of the explosions raised concerns about the potential scale of devastation had the truck been stationed in a more densely populated area.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as terrifying, with loud blasts shaking the vicinity. Firefighters swiftly responded to the emergency, bringing the situation under control before it could spread further. Authorities are now investigating the cause of the leakage and assessing safety measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The incident has once again highlighted the risks associated with transporting hazardous materials through urban areas. Safety experts have urged stricter regulations and monitoring to ensure that such inflammable cargo is handled with the highest precautionary measures to avoid endangering lives and property.