A 50-year-old welder lost his life after an explosion occurred while he was repairing the diesel tank of a pick-up at a workshop on the Lohian-Makhu National Highway in Jalandhar district, triggering panic on the premises and causing extensive damage.
The deceased has been identified as Jaswant Singh, a resident of Raiwala village. According to information, he was welding the diesel tank of a pickup at the workshop when residual diesel inside the tank caught fire, leading to a massive explosion. Following the blast, fuel reportedly spilled from the tank, causing flames to spread rapidly and engulfing the welder.
Witnesses said people at the workshop rushed to extinguish the fire, but by the time the flames were brought under control, Jaswant Singh had suffered severe burn injuries. He was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The fire also damaged the pickup and a motorcycle parked nearby. A fire brigade team from Sultanpur Lodhi reached the spot and managed to control the fire. The workshop also suffered substantial losses in the incident.
The police have registered a case and launched an investigation .
