2 killed as bulldozer hits gas pipeline, triggers blast in Bihar

A gas pipeline explosion during drain construction work in Bihar's Muzaffarpur killed two people and injured at least six after a bulldozer machine damaged an underground PNG pipeline, triggering a gas leak.A gas pipeline explosion during drain construction work in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur killed two people.Muzaffarpur,Nov 2, 2026 22:32 ISTA gas pipeline leak triggered a massive explosion in Bihar's Muzaffarpur on Monday, killing two people and injuring six others. The blast severely damaged a four-storey building, shattered windowpanes of several houses within a 100-metre radius and triggered a fire in the area.The explosion occurred during drain construction work. Eyewitnesses said a bulldozer machine struck an underground piped natural gas (PNG) pipeline while digging, damaging it and triggering a gas leak that led to the explosion.Some locals said they heard the blast nearly three kilometres away. The powerful shockwaves damaged nearby structures, shattered windowpanes and damaged several vehicles.Muzaffarpur District Magistrate Kumar Gaurav said, "The explosion caused by a PNG pipeline leak claimed two lives and left six others injured." "All the injured have been admitted to the nearest government hospital. An inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the incident and fix responsibility," he said.The blast also triggered a fire in a nearby house, prompting an immediate response from the fire brigade, police and district administration teams. Rescue teams brought the blaze under control. Police and senior district administration officials rushed to the spot after receiving information from residents. Authorities evacuated the affected area as a precautionary measure.Meanwhile, the gas company's technical team began efforts to stop the leak by shutting the main valve of the pipeline. The administration also initiated relief and rescue operations to ensure the safety of residents in the affected area.- EndsWith agency inputs.