4 Killed, 5 Injured in Tragic Tractor Welding Explosion in Umarkhed

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Wasim Sheikh 

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@hindostantimes.com

Umarkhed (Yavatmal): A high-intensity explosion occurred on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at around 11:00 AM at the 'Kisan Welding Workshop' located on Dhanaki-Bitergaon Road in Umarkhed. According to reports, four people lost their lives and five others were injured.

The incident took place while repair and welding work was being carried out on a tractor used for blasting operations. During the welding process, a sudden explosion triggered a fire. The impact of the blast was so severe that windowpanes of nearby vehicles shattered, creating panic across the surrounding area. The critically injured were immediately rushed to the Government Hospital in Nanded for advanced medical treatment.

Senior police officials, including the District Superintendent of Police, Explosives Department, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), and local Umarkhed police, reached the scene to assess the situation. Security measures have been put in place, and traffic in the area was briefly halted. Police are thoroughly investigating the cause of the explosion, the presence of materials inside the tractor, and whether necessary safety protocols were followed.