Friday brought horror to Noida Sector 18’s multi-level parking vicinity as an electrical transformer exploded with ferocious intensity, severely burning two men. Located in the Sector 20 police beat, the site turned chaotic in seconds.
The affected individuals, Vijay Kumar from Sector 44 and Delhi resident Harsh of Ashok Nagar, required immediate hospitalization. Onlookers saw flames leap high after the resounding blast, inflicting horrific injuries.
Police acted decisively, rushing the casualties to medical care where they fight for recovery—one critically in ICU. Fire crews tackled the fire head-on, while authorities cordoned off the area.
Early findings suggest overload or a fault in the transformer sparked the disaster. Comprehensive investigations by power officials will pinpoint the exact reason.
This tragedy in a teeming commercial hotspot raises red flags on electrical safety compliance. Agitated locals press for rigorous inspections and modernized equipment across Noida. Enhanced vigilance is essential to shield citizens from such avoidable risks in busy urban landscapes.