Kutch fuel tank explosion kills four people including two children

Four members of a single family, including two children, were killed on Saturday following a fuel tank explosion in the Nakhatrana area of Gujarat’s Kutch district. The incident occurred at a scrap yard while two men were unloading materials from a small commercial vehicle.

The deceased have been identified as Mohammed Iliyas (30), Noor Mohammad Iliyas (26), Hussain Mohammed (3.5), and Noor Fatima (3). According to police, the blast was powerful enough to kill the two children who were standing near the vehicle at the time of the explosion.

Police Inspector A M Patel confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the diesel tank blast, including whether the incident was triggered by a mechanical failure or other technical issues.