Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Two Transformer Explosions Injure Five in Bengaluru
Two electrical transformers exploded in different parts of Bengaluru on Tuesday.
A transformer is equipment that helps electricity reach homes and businesses.
One explosion happened near Bagalur Cross in the morning and injured Mohammad Afroz.
He was receiving treatment and was reported to be safe.
Another explosion happened later in Benniganahalli near a godown.
Four people were hurt there and taken to a hospital.
Investigators are checking what caused the explosions.
Experts said overloaded or old equipment, or poor maintenance, could be possible reasons.
Two BESCOM transformer explosions occurred at separate locations in Bengaluru on Tuesday, within 24 hours of each other.
The incident near Amazon’s office at Bagalur Cross was reported around 9:50 a.m.; Mohammad Afroz was injured and said to be safe.
A second explosion occurred near a godown in Benniganahalli between 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m.
Four people were injured in Benniganahalli and taken to a nearby hospital.
Technical investigations are underway; experts suggested possible causes including overloading, poor maintenance, or ageing equipment.
- Who
- Five injured people: Mohammad Afroz and four people named Narayan, Azeem Pasha, Chetan, and Lakshmi.
- What
- Two BESCOM transformers exploded, injuring five people.
- When
- Tuesday; the first incident was around 9:50 a.m., and the second between 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m.
- Where
- Near Bagalur Cross in northeast Bengaluru and in Benniganahalli.
- Why
- The causes are under technical investigation; possible factors mentioned include overloading, lack of maintenance, and ageing equipment.
Possible causes
Investigation status
What caused the explosions
Possible causes
Experts suspected overloading, lack of maintenance, or ageing equipment as possible factors.
Investigation status
The technical investigations are still underway, and the cause has not been established.
- Incidents
- Two transformer explosions at separate Bengaluru locations
- First location
- Near Amazon’s office at Bagalur Cross, under Yelahanka Old Town police station
- First incident time
- Around 9:50 a.m. Tuesday
- First injured person
- Mohammad Afroz; reported to be safe while undergoing treatment
- Second location
- Near a godown in Benniganahalli, under Ramamurthy Nagar police station
- Second incident time
- Between 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday
- Second incident injuries
- Four people were injured and taken to a nearby hospital
- Investigation
- Technical investigations are underway to determine the causes