CNG refuelling hose burst kills Jamshedpur pump worker on duty

Jamshedpur: A tragic incident has come to light from Jharkhand's Jamshedpur district. A 24-year-old employee of a CNG station died after a refuelling hose burst, with its nozzle striking him on the head at a petrol pump. The entire incident was caught on CCTV cameras. The incident occurred at around 10:40 pm on August 27 at RK Jain Bharat Petroleum pump.The footage shows vehicles lined up at the station to refuel. Suddenly, the hose gets detached from the vehicle and bursts, triggering panic and leading to the staff falling to the ground along with the counter; others can then be seen lifting him up.Life of a common citizen holds no value in this country. 24-year-old CNG station employee Tushar Khamri died after a refueling hose burst and its nozzle struck him on the head at a petrol pump on the Sakchi-Kalimati road in Jamshedpur district of Jharkhand. Imagine the kind of… pic.twitter.com/pHbgDJMjiP— NCMIndia Council For Men Affairs (@NCMIndiaa) September 1, 2026 The employee has been identified as Tushar Khamri. He suffered critical injuries in the burst and was rushed to the hospital by employees for treatment. However, he died during treatment at the hospital, NDTV reported.Caught On Camera: Thane Advocate Dies After Reportedly Suffering Sudden Cardiac Arrest While Riding Two-WheelerFollowing the incident, police and officials from the concerned department launched a probe into the matter. Authorities are examining the cause of the pipe burst and whether any negligence led to the accident.Family demands compensationTushar’s family has demanded compensation from the pump operator, saying he was the sole breadwinner, according to a Times of India report.

A 24-year-old CNG station employee tragically died after a refuelling hose burst on Thursday night. The detached nozzle struck the victim, Tushar Khamri, critically injuring him on the head. He was rushed to Tata Main Hospital where doctors pronounced him dead shortly after arrival. The incident caused panic among customers and employees, and a gas leak followed the hose burst.

The employee, identified as Tushar Khamri, suffered serious injuries in the incident. He was rushed to the hospital by fellow employees for treatment.