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Explosion in South Tangerang Kills Two and Injures About 11
An explosion near Cimanggis Market in Ciputat, South Tangerang, killed two people and injured about 11.
The injured were treated at three health facilities in South Tangerang.
Police say the blast was not caused by a bomb, but its cause is still unknown.
Investigators found a 52-kilogram ethylene cylinder at the site, along with other cylinders nearby, but have not established whether they were linked to the explosion.
The damaged shop-house area was used to pack fruit for distribution, and four blocks of two-storey shops were damaged.
Forensic teams are continuing their site examination, and police plan to question five witnesses about activity before the blast.
Their findings are expected to help establish what caused the explosion.
An explosion at Pasar Cimanggis in Ciputat, South Tangerang, killed two people and injured 11.
The explosion occurred at about 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14.
The blast brought down buildings and damaged four two-storey shop blocks.
Police said the explosion was not caused by a bomb, but its cause remains under investigation.
Investigators found a 52-kilogram ethylene cylinder and other cylinders, but have not established whether they were linked to the blast.
- Who
- Two people died and 11 were injured; police are investigating.
- What
- An explosion killed two people and injured 11.
- When
- About 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Where
- Pasar Cimanggis, Ciputat, South Tangerang, Indonesia.
- Why
- The cause remains under investigation; police said the explosion was not caused by a bomb.
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An explosion struck the Pasar Cimanggis area in Ciputat.
Police examined the scene but paused the investigation because conditions did not allow further work.
Police scheduled further scene examinations and interviews with five witnesses.
- Deaths
- 2
- Injuries
- 11
- Explosion time
- About 6:15 p.m., October 14, 2026
- Location
- Pasar Cimanggis, Ciputat, South Tangerang
- Damage
- 4 two-storey shop blocks
- Cylinder found
- 52-kilogram ethylene cylinder
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From the preliminary crime-scene examination, this was not a bomb, but an explosion whose cause we are still investigating