A massive explosion took place in a gas tanker in Chakan area of Pimpri Chinchwad of Pune district at around 5 am.
The intensity of the explosion was so high that it damaged nearby hotels, houses and parked trucks.
Furthermore, no causalities have been reported.
According to the reports, the primary reason for the explosion was the illegal refilling of the gas in the tanker, which caused damage to the nearby areas.
DCP of Pimpri Chinchwad Police, Shivaji Pawar, said, "In the morning, in a Chakan area of Pimpri Chinchwad, an explosion occurred, which was so massive that it damaged nearby parked trucks and areas. The primary possible reason for the explosion is illegal refilling of the gas in the tanker."
"There is no need to worry, as no causalities have been reported so far. We are further investigating the matter," he added.
A case has been registered, and police are further investigating the incident.
Further details are awaited.
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