Delhi: 1 dead, 3 injured in explosion during tanker welding

New Delhi: One person died while three others suffered burn injuries during an explosion from a welding machine on Sunday.

The incident
The incident took place in Bharthal village, located in the Dwarka district, sources said.

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The incident occurred while they were welding on a tanker that previously contained flammable material.

Although the tanker was empty, it exploded for unknown reasons. Police confirmed that the other three victims are out of danger and are receiving medical treatment.

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Police received information
The Dwarka Sector 23 police received information about the explosion in the morning, and an investigation is underway. (with Agency inputs) 

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