Mohali, Phase 9 witnessed a devastating explosion at an oxygen gas cylinder manufacturing unit on Wednesday, claiming the lives of two people and leaving nearly six others injured.
The blast occurred at Hi-Tech Gas Private Limited, located in Phase 9 of the city.Authorities rushed to the scene immediately after the incident, and rescue operations are underway.
The injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment, while officials are investigating the cause of the explosion.This is not the first such incident in Mohali.
On November 27, 2024, two people were injured when an illegal gas cylinder refilling operation triggered a blast in a local village. Similarly, on July 3, 2025, a tragic explosion involving a 5-kg LPG cylinder at a factory in the Phase 5 Industrial Area resulted in the death of three people, including a nine-month-old infant.
Local administration has urged factories and refilling units to adhere strictly to safety regulations to prevent such recurring accidents.