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Power transformer explodes on Bengaluru road, injures four people
A sudden transformer blast near a major commercial area in Bengaluru left four people injured on Tuesday afternoon. The explosion also caused damage to a nearby motorcycle, with eyewitnesses caught off guard by the violent incident.
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An electrical transformer burst unexpectedly beside a main road in Bengaluru's Benniganahalli area around 12:30 pm on Tuesday, leaving four people injured in the blast. The incident occurred near the Coca Cola godown, a high-traffic commercial zone in the city.
Eyewitness videos of the incident captured the sudden nature of the explosion, showing people nearby startled by the violent rupture. The blast inflicted injuries on four individuals present in the vicinity at the time. A motorcycle parked close to the transformer sustained significant damage from the explosion.
Details regarding the cause of the transformer failure remain unclear. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about electrical infrastructure safety in rapidly expanding urban areas. Local authorities have not yet released a detailed statement about the circumstances leading to the blast or the condition of those injured.