Transformer explodes near Amazon office in Bengaluru, injuring pedestrians

A transformer outside an Amazon office on Bagalur Main Road, Bengaluru, exploded, injuring two pedestrians and sparking safety concerns.

Video Transformer bursts near Amazon office in Bengaluru pedestrian injured

A transformer box installed on a footpath outside an Amazon office near Bagalur Cross in northeast Bengaluru exploded on Wednesday morning, injuring a pedestrian. Dramatic CCTV footage of the incident has emerged on social media. The footage shows a man walking on the footpath when the transformer box explodes open, as flames erupt from it. The man, who was at a close distance to the box, collapses on the ground while others run for their lives.A transformer box installed on a footpath outside the Amazon office near Bagalur Cross in northeast Bengaluru exploded on Wednesday morning at around 9:49 a.m., injuring a pedestrian.The incident occurred outside Gate No. 3 of the Amazon office campus and falls under the… pic.twitter.com/LRLFkze7V8— Hate Detector (@HateDetectors) October 7, 2026 The incident took place at around 9:49 am outside Gate No. 3 of the Amazon office campus and falls under the jurisdiction of Yelahanka Old Town Police Station.The injured pedestrian has been identified as Md Afroz. Deputy Commissioner of Police (North East) Mithun Kumar Sated confirmed the incident and said Afroz was safe and receiving treatment at a hospital.Injured pedestrian in hospital“This is at Gate No. 3, Amazon office. One Md Afroz is injured within Yelahanka Old Town Police Station limits near Bagalur Cross. He is safe and currently in the hospital,” the DCP said.WeWork India Adds 2.25 Lakh Sq Ft, 4,500+ Desks Across Bengaluru, PuneThe explosion was captured on the dashcam of Arun G, who was passing through the area when the transformer blew up. Recalling the incident, Arun said he could not step out of his vehicle as a large crowd had gathered at the spot and his children were inside the car.Authorities launch inquiryThe blast triggered concern among people in the area, with police and other authorities launching an inquiry into the incident. Officials are examining the transformer and electrical infrastructure to determine what caused the failure and led to the explosion.

A transformer box on a footpath outside Amazon's office in Bengaluru exploded, injuring two pedestrians. One pedestrian suffered severe burns while falling during the blast, while the other sustained minor injuries. A nearby girl student escaped unhurt, as confirmed by witnesses. The incident highlighted ongoing concerns regarding the placement of electrical infrastructure on pedestrian paths. This is particularly alarming in areas frequented by vulnerable road users, including schoolchildren.