Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Scooter battery explosion injures three brothers in Delhi
Three brothers in Delhi got hurt when the battery of their electric scooter exploded while it was charging.
The explosion happened early in the morning inside their home.
Vijay, who was sleeping inside, and his brothers Ajay and Birju tried to put out the fire and help each other, but they all got burned.
They were taken to the hospital and are being treated.
Vijay and Birju have more serious injuries than Ajay.
The police are looking into what caused the explosion.
Three brothers sustained burn injuries from an electric scooter battery explosion in Delhi.
The incident occurred at 7:00 am on Thursday in Ashok Vihar.
Vijay (45) was sleeping inside the jhuggi when the battery exploded.
Ajay (35) and Birju (23) were injured while trying to extinguish the fire.
The victims were taken to Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital and later referred to Lok Nayak Hospital.
- Who
- Three brothers: Vijay (45), Ajay (35), Birju (23)
- What
- Electric scooter battery explosion
- When
- 7:00 am, Thursday
- Where
- Ashok Vihar, Delhi
- Why
- The battery allegedly exploded while charging, causing a fire.
Safety Concerns
Manufacturer Responsibility
Battery Safety
Safety Concerns
The incident highlights the need for better safety measures in electric scooter batteries.
Manufacturer Responsibility
Manufacturers should be held accountable for ensuring the safety of their products.
- Location
- Ashok Vihar, Delhi
- Time of Incident
- 7:00 am, Thursday
- Victims
- Vijay (45), Ajay (35), Birju (23)
- Hospitals
- Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital, Lok Nayak Hospital
- Condition
- Stable but with varying degrees of burn injuries