Auto-Rickshaw Driver Dies in Suspected Explosion on Delhi-Jaipur Highway
Auto driver charred to death in suspected blast on Delhi–Jaipur highway
Hindustan Times
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An auto-rickshaw driver was killed in a suspected explosion on the Delhi-Jaipur expressway near Rajiv Chowk early Tuesday. The driver suffered severe burns and died shortly after being transported to a hospital. Investigators suspect a missing CNG cylinder may have caused the blast.
- 01An auto-rickshaw driver died after his vehicle exploded on the Delhi-Jaipur expressway.
- 02The incident occurred between 1:15 AM and 1:40 AM with no passengers inside.
- 03The driver suffered over 70% burn injuries and died shortly after reaching the hospital.
- 04The missing CNG cylinder raises suspicions about the cause of the explosion.
- 05The vehicle has changed hands multiple times without proper ownership transfer.
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An auto-rickshaw driver tragically died in a suspected explosion on the Delhi-Jaipur expressway near Rajiv Chowk in India. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning, between 1:15 AM and 1:40 AM, while the vehicle was en route to Jaipur. Commuters alerted authorities after witnessing the explosion, and firefighters extinguished the flames within 30 minutes. The driver, who suffered over 70% burn injuries, was rushed to a private hospital in Sector 5 but succumbed to his injuries shortly after. Investigators noted that the auto-rickshaw, registered with the Gurugram regional transport authority, was missing its CNG cylinder, leading to suspicions of a sudden explosion. The vehicle has reportedly changed ownership nearly nine times without proper transfer records, complicating the investigation into the driver's identity and circumstances surrounding the incident.
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This incident raises concerns about vehicle safety and regulatory compliance on highways.
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