Mathura CNG explosion: A man died after a high-tension wire hit his CNG car, causing a massive fire and explosion

A young man died after a severe Mathura CNG explosion on Saturday night when a high-tension wire snapped and fell onto his car, triggering an immediate fire and destruction of the vehicle, according to local police. The incident occurred under the Maant police station area of Mathura district in Uttar Pradesh.

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Wire Collapse and Fatal Fire

The tragedy occurred around 8:30 p.m., when 25-year-old Ankit, a resident of Maant-Raya road, was driving his CNG-fitted Toyota Glanza to his field. Meanwhile, a high-tension electric wire above collapsed and hit the vehicle. “The moment the live wire made contact, the CNG tank exploded with a loud blast,” said Maant station in-charge Jasveer Singh. The fire brigade arrived promptly but the victim was already burnt beyond recognition when rescued.

The pace and intensity of the flames were amplified by the car’s CNG unit. Jasveer Singh noted “Because the car was running on CNG, the fire spread far too quickly for any rescue team to reach in time.” The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and the case has been registered for further investigation.

Infrastructure Failure and Accountability

Local villagers and residents of Maant area have pointed out repeated complaints about aging high-tension wires and poor maintenance by the electricity department. According to a resident, “The line had been hanging loosely for weeks; when the wire finally snapped, this tragedy happened.”

The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation (UPPCL) has been officially notified and a probe into whether negligence or delayed maintenance caused the wire collapse has begun. Maant police say they are examining the wire’s installation records, last inspection date and maintenance schedule.

Emergency Response and Safety Concerns

Fire officials say the speed of the blaze was such that standard firefighting vehicles took more time than usual to bring it under control. A fire-brigade officer stated, “Twenty-five seconds from ignition to full-blaze occurred — an unusually fast escalation due to the CNG tank explosion.” The vehicle has been impounded for forensic examination and the local CNG station inspected for defects or leaks.

Emergency preparedness in rural road‐side scenarios is now under scrutiny. The combination of live electrical wires, moving vehicles with pressurized CNG systems and open fields created a lethal chain of events. Experts say the case highlights a need for better road safety, infrastructure audits and rapid-response systems in semi-rural areas.

What It Means for Road Safety & Infrastructure

This incident of Mathura CNG explosion raises several systemic concerns:

Electrical infrastructure risk in rural areas: live high-tension wires near vehicular paths pose serious risk.
CNG‐fitted vehicles and explosion hazard when struck by sparks or live wires — the presence of pressurized gas, combined with a live wire, magnifies risk.
Maintenance gaps: The community’s complaint of neglected wires points to possible lapses in routine inspections and timely overhaul by the power department.
Emergency and rescue challenges: Remote areas often lack quick access to fire and rescue support; the speed of this fire left almost no room for intervention.

Local administration is under pressure to coordinate electricity departments, road-safety units, and traffic cops to ensure such tragedies are prevented. Residents are demanding immediate electrical inspections and removal of exposed live wires over roads, especially during festive seasons when fields and temporary parking near roads increase vehicle load.

Authorities’ Statements and Next Steps

Maant police have registered a case of accidental death and are treating the incident as a severe negligence scenario. “Initial evidence suggests the high-tension wire snapped due to corrosive wear and lack of maintenance, and the CNG car’s explosion aggravated the tragedy,” said the senior investigating officer.

The electricity department has insisted they will cooperate fully with forensic teams and promised a safety audit of all high-tension lines in the Maant-Raya corridor within 72 hours. The owner of the CNG station near the crash site has been asked to provide records of CNG tank maintenance.