A transformer suddenly burst beside a road in Bengaluru, injuring four people and damaging a motorcycle, with a video of the incident showing people caught off guard by the explosion. The incident happened around 12.30 pm on Tuesday near the Coca Cola godown in Benniganahalli.
In a separate incident on Wednesday, a man was injured when a ring main unit installed close to the roadside exploded near Bagaluru Cross. They are residents of different parts of Bengaluru and were taken to a private hospital for treatment. A video of the incident shows people and vehicles near the transformer when it suddenly bursts, sending material and debris into the surrounding area. The blast also damaged a motorcycle parked nearby. Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the transformer failure and whether any lapse in maintenance or operation contributed to the incident.
The injured were identified as Narayana, 50, Azeem Pasha, Chethan, 23, and Lakshmi, 22.
Ramamurthy Nagar police inspector Satish Kumar said the police had registered a case alleging negligence by BESCOM officials. “We registered a case for negligence of BESCOM officers,” Kumar told HT. A BESCOM official said utility officials visited the injured and assured them that their medical expenses would be covered.
Yelahanka police inspector Prashanth Kumar said BESCOM officials had visited the site and an investigation was under way. “We will register a case if the victim complains to us,” he said.
