Gas Tanker Explosion kills 2 and 3 injured in Tirupati

Sri Kalahasti Sub-Divisional Police Officer Narasimha Murthy said the large tanker, intended to be filled with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), exploded at around 11.30 am while it was being checked for



leakage by passing nitrogen gas. 

"Two workers died, and three people were injured when the tanker exploded. It blew up while nitrogen gas was being passed to check for leaks," Murthy told media. 

Police said the two workers died of head injuries and are in the process of registering a case.