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Pedestrian Injured in Transformer Explosion Outside Bengaluru Office
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News18•07-10-2026, 15:00
Pedestrian Injured in Transformer Explosion Outside Bengaluru Office
- •A pedestrian named Md Afroz was injured when a transformer box exploded on a footpath in Bengaluru.
- •The incident occurred outside Gate Number 3 of an e-commerce firm office near Baglur Cross.
- •Police and local authorities confirmed the victim is currently safe and receiving hospital treatment.
- •Dashcam footage captured the moment of the explosion and showed a nearby woman narrowly escaping unhurt.
- •Police have launched a detailed investigation to determine the exact cause of the transformer blast.
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A pedestrian named Md Afroz was injured after a transformer box installed on a footpath outside an e-commerce giant's office allegedly exploded.
The incident occurred outside Gate Number 3 of the office near Baglur Cross, falling under the jurisdiction of the Yelahanka Old Town police station.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police Mithun Kumar, the injured pedestrian is safe and currently receiving treatment in the hospital.
